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UConn secures commitment from big man Akok

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Top-40 big man Akok Akok announced his commitment to UConn on Saturday afternoon.

Akok is expected to enroll at Storrs in the next month, but will redshirt the second semester and suit up as a redshirt freshman next season.

A 6-foot-9 forward, Akok left Putnam Science Academy (Connecticut) in November with plans to take the SAT and enroll in college during the semester break. He chose the Huskies over Pittsburgh, but also took official visits to Georgetown, Syracuse and Providence.

Akok, the No. 10 center in the 2019 class, is ranked No.