One of the top 100 recruits overall and the No. 2 recruit in Connecticut from the class of 2018 is a free agent as Akok Akok officially entered the transfer portal last week.
Standing at six-foot-ten with great mobility coming out of high school, it is no surprise that many programs were interested in Akok’s services. He saw offers from Rutgers, Louisville, Seton Hall, Syracuse, Georgetown, and Pittsburgh. UConn head coach Kevin Ollie and Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim both paid Akok a visit prior to him making his final decision.
The Putnam, CT native entered the portal one day after former UConn teammate Corey Floyd Jr. did the same.
UConn forward, former five-star recruit Akok Akok enters NCAA transfer portal @247SportsPortal:https://t.co/3WevEvAJR9 pic.twitter.com/7a8PLWXXzR
— 247Sports (@247Sports) April 13, 2022
A four-star power forward in the 247Sports Composite, Akok was a major player for the Huskies in his freshman season but has had to fight for time since after tearing his Achilles just seven games into his sophomore season.
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He committed to UConn in December of 2018. Akok averaged 5.8 PPG, 5.5 RPG, and 2.2 blocks in what was his true freshman season prior to the injury.
UConn F Akok Akok has entered the transfer portal.
Akok played a major role for UConn before tearing his Achilles at the end of his freshman season.
Akok averaged 3.4PPG 3.2RPG and 1.1BPG in 21-22. Expect high-majors to be interested.pic.twitter.com/7dDikGDTum
— 24/7 High School Hoops (@247HSHoops) April 13, 2022
The middle is strong for Rutgers, anchored by Cliff Omoruyi. That being said, head coach Steve Pikiell has done so much to get the best out of players and Omoruyi’s strength and transformation is in part a testament to the training staff at Rutgers.
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If Akok wants to rediscover that spark he showed as a freshman without the pressure to lead the way down low, Rutgers might be the best destination for him.