Jalen Gaffney, a guard that St. John’s has pursued hotly for some time, has chosen to commit to Connecticut.
Gaffney, a 6’2” guard who had a number of other visits scheduled, went to UConn first and saw all he needed to see there. He will join Dan Hurley’s rebuilding program in Storrs over St. John’s, Xavier and Clemson.
“Coach [Dan] Hurley laid out five things that stuck with me,” Gaffney told ESPN. “The style of play, opportunity to make an immediate impact, exposure, player development, and trust. I trust Coach Hurley, he’s won everywhere he’s been, and I trust the entire staff and have a great relationship with them.