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Wheeler Wildcats forward Colben Landrew (3) shoots a free throw during the third quarter of a City of Palms Classic first round game against the Bishop McNamara Mustangs at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. | Jonah Hinebaugh/Naples Daily News/USA Today Network-Florida / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
In a sit-down interview with Storrs Central, four-star UConn recruit Colben Landrew discussed his future as a Husky.
After verbally committing in October and signing in November, Landrew chose UConn because he wanted to be part of a winning program, he said. When playing in the Basketball Capitol of the World, hard work is the expectation, as he learned by watching head coach Dan Hurley’s intense practices.
“I knew Coach Hurley would push me every day, so I feel like that would be the best decision for me, and that’s [what] I need to get to the next level,” said Landrew.
Before solely focusing on basketball, Landrew first emerged onto the college radar as a football prospect. In 11 games for Thompson High School in 2023, the Georgia native registered 28 receptions, 568 receiving yards, and 13 touchdowns.
During his time as a wide receiver, the 18-year-old learned a great deal that helped him on the hardwood.
“I’m really physical, I got it from football. I feel like people always preach that college is way more physical than high school, but I feel like I’ll be able to fit in a college-level right now,” said Landrew when discussing a trait he’s most confident in.
Alongside his on- court aggressiveness, the 6-foot-6 small forward’s skill set is the perfect fit for Hurley’s playbook. Landrew considers himself an “all-around” player who can do a little bit of everything.
When it comes to well-rounded players, Hurley is no stranger to coaching them. In the past three seasons, the two-time national champion has landed players like Stephon Castle and Braylon Mullins, who hustle on both ends of the court.
“Coach Hurley is a smart coach, and the scheme that they run, it’s a lot of strings, pin downs,” said Landrew when discussing the Huskies’ offense. “My game is coming off screens, one-dribble pull-ups or coming off screen shots, going through staggers.”
As for transitioning from high school to college basketball, adjusting is never easy. The speed of the game is quicker and the strategy is more refined on both sides of the court.
“The most I need to improve on is getting into college-level shape,” said Landrew. “In college, they run up and down the court nonstop. I need to get into tip-top shape.”
In his final year with the No. 1-ranked Wheeler Wildcats, Landrew has excelled. In the team’s 56-52 victory over the McEachern Indians, the senior dropped 22 points to help the Wildcats advance to the Class 6A championship game. He’s also stood out in national showcases like the City of Palms tournament.
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