Class of 2025 C Najai Hines (NJ/NC) Portal to UConn

[Consigliere]

The other big change for walkons in major sports is that they can now receive partial scholarships. Previously scholarship players for major revenue sports were considered full head count against the scholarship limit. Now, with a roster limit, a school can offer a partial scholarship. So for a player like Josh Kubala who I believe is on an ROTC scholarship, if that grant does not cover the full cost of attendance the football program can fill the gap.

Don’t want to clutter up Najai’s thread any further but would be happy to discuss more in a separate thread or PM. With my work on SyraCRUZ NIL and collaboration with Orange United I have been following the ramifications of the House settlement and affiliated NCAA rules changes pretty closely

 

[jordville]

Last night…
Najai had 8 points, 18 rebounds (9d & 9o), 3 blocks, and 1 steal in an 8 point win vs Arizona Unity (Sadler/McCoy Jr).

This morning…
Najai had 13 points, 10 boards, 1 block, and 3 steals in an 11 point win over Team Melo.

NY Rens are off to the Elite 8…

Edit… NY Rens are in the Final 4.

 

[jordville]

In the Peach Jam Final, Najai had 6 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 blocks in the losing effort to Brad Beal Elite.

In the semifinal yesterday vs Expressions, Najai 11 points, 7 rebounds, 1 block, and 2 steals.

I’d say expect his offers to increase after a strong Peach Jam. My guess is someone gets him this summer to join their 2025 class. I know NC State was interested in him before he headed back home to NJ. Stay away Will Wade…

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[RF2044]

Damn...

What a shame.

This is a 3-star who in actuality is like a high-4 star talent. Would have liked to snag a kid like this.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Damn...

What a shame.

This is a 3-star who in actuality is like a high-4 star talent. Would have liked to snag a kid like this.

We can get him when he wants to transfer.

 

[TommyA13]

247 has him ranked 36th in the class of 2026, and is reclassing to 2025 (as we’ve known)

 

[jordville]

 

[Jimmy]

$$$

 

[PeteCalvin]

$$$

I smell St. John’s.

 

[Jimmy]

I smell St. John’s.

Wouldn’t be shocked

 

[brandokc]

I smell St. John’s.

I just got the worst overflowing dumpster on a hot summer day smell stuck in my nose.

 

[orangefog]

I know despite having NIL money, it would be too much to ask for, but I would love to have a front line of Hines, Estrada and Fielder in a roatation at the 4 and 5. Then have a three man rotation at the 2/3 (which we already have. And then a top PG with a good backup.

 

[Orangefizz]

I know despite having NIL money, it would be too much to ask for, but I would love to have a front line of Hines, Estrada and Fielder in a roatation at the 4 and 5. Then have a three man rotation at the 2/3 (which we already have. And then a top PG with a good backup.

I’d love to get Lazar Djokovic from VCU at PF/C

 

[sufan59]

Would be funny if it’s Syracuse

 

[23Zone]

I’d love to get Lazar Djokovic from VCU at PF/C

He has a solid serve and backhand lol

 

[sufan59]

He has a solid serve and backhand lol

 

[Orangezoo]

I’d love to get Lazar Djokovic from VCU at PF/C

He already is returning

 

[RF2044]

With Estrella out of the running, this is the guy we need.

 

[RyanCuse44]

With Estrella out of the running, this is the guy we need.

Long as they don't overpay for him.

 

[sufan59]

He already is returning

Djokovic is an elite returner. Oh wait we are not talking tennis are we?

 

[kingtidge]

With Estrella out of the running, this is the guy we need.

Not a great year for bigs... This guy is the best available now, yes?

Najai Hines (6-foot-10, 265 pounds) Seton Hall freshman

2025-26 stats:

• 6.5 points per game
• 5.5 rebounds per game
• 2.2 blocks per game
• 60.2% from the field
• 69.0% free throws

Gonna guess everybody and their brother will be in for him...

If we can't get him, mebbs we go under the radar Euro??

 

[TommyA13]

Not a great year for bigs... This guy is the best available now, yes?

Najai Hines (6-foot-10, 265 pounds) Seton Hall freshman

2025-26 stats:

• 6.5 points per game
• 5.5 rebounds per game
• 2.2 blocks per game
• 60.2% from the field
• 69.0% free throws

Gonna guess everybody and their brother will be in for him...

If we can't get him, mebbs we go under the radar Euro??

I’d love Hines or Fielder. If we don’t get either then Euro big man has to be the move.

 

[sufan59]

I’d love Hines or Fielder. If we don’t get either then Euro big man has to be the move.

He’s my top pick for center, I think he is actually the best in this transfer portal class. Unfortunately, going to be a tough pull going up against UConn after what they did with developing Reed, Clingan, and Sanogo.

 

[sufan59]