One of the top 25 shooting guards and top 100 recruits overall from the class of 2021 has entered the transfer portal. Former UConn Huskies guard Corey Floyd Jr. officially entered the portal last week. He is a native of Roselle, New Jersey.
Can confirm that UConn combo guard Corey Floyd Jr. is transferring. Former 4-star recruit out of Roselle Catholic. Was set to be a 2022 recruit but reclassified and joined the Huskies last fall.
— John Fanta (@John_Fanta) April 12, 2022
A four-star combo guard in the 247Sports Composite, Floyd actually enrolled at UConn early and redshirted for the Huskies this past season. He committed to UConn in July of 2021. The freshman has four years of eligibility remaining.
Rutgers was officially the first program to extend Floyd an offer when he was still in high school. The Roselle Catholic alum received offers from some major programs including Auburn, Florida, Miami, Wake Forest, and Villanova.
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As a senior in high school, Floyd averaged 16.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists to lead Roselle to a No. 3 ranking in the N.J.com Top 20. Rutgers was originally part of his final seven schools.
Corey Floyd Jr played a MAJOR role in Team Final's championship run! đ¶đ” #thisisuconn @CoreyFloydJr pic.twitter.com/Oe1bqgzyNi
— NIBC (@NIBCOfficial) July 27, 2021
Rutgers has lost some strength at the guard position and will need scoring depth with the departures of Ron Harper Jr. and Geo Baker. If head coach Steve Pikiell can bring Floyd in, Rutgers will be in a great position to build on the groundwork of success laid by Baker and Harper.
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