Silas Demary Jr., a rising junior and Georgia transfer, has officially withdrawn from the NBA draft, confirming his return to the UConn Huskies men's basketball program for the 2025-26 season. His decision follows his earlier declaration for the draft as part of the transfer portal process, during which he received feedback from NBA scouts. His decision to return aligns with previous statements implying his return unless he received a first-round draft projection.
Demary's return significantly strengthens the Huskies' point guard position and on-ball defense, two areas of weakness in the previous season. His impressive statistics from his time at Georgia (13.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.7 steals per game) highlight his all-around abilities and complement a roster that includes returning key players and promising freshmen. The team's depth is further bolstered by additions such as Malachi Smith and Dwayne Koroma.
With Demary's return and the addition of other players, UConn's roster is expected to be among the best in the country. Key returning players include Solo Ball, Alex Karaban, Tarris Reed Jr., Jaylin Stewart, and Jayden Ross, alongside four incoming freshmen. This depth and talent will be a significant factor in UConn's upcoming season.
The UConn men’s basketball program has its point guard locked in for the 2025-26 season.
Silas Demary Jr., the Georgia transfer who committed to the Huskies in early April, officially withdrew from the NBA Draft, his dad told Jon Rothstein on Monday. A rising junior, Demary declared for the draft as part of the transfer portal process and was able to work out and receive feedback from NBA scouts while preparing for the upcoming season. He implied on a podcast in late April that he would return to UConn as long as he didn’t receive a first round projection.
When he committed, Demary said he wanted become UConn’s next great guard, adding his name alongside the likes of Kemba Walker, Shabazz Napier, Steph Castle, Tristen Newton and others. Newton was the player the staff used mostly as a comparison during the recruiting process, allowing Demary to envision himself in a similar position as the two-time national champion who was a second round draft pick in 2024.
Demary averaged 13.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.7 steals per game last year at Georgia, showing off an all-around ability that attracted the Huskies’ staff.
Listed a 6-foot-5, 195 pounds, Demary’s addition immediately addressed two main areas of weakness that haunted the Huskies in 2024-25: point guard play and on-ball defense. He completes a rotation that is likely to be ranked among the best in the country coming into the season. UConn returned five key players in Solo Ball, Alex Karaban, Tarris Reed Jr., Jaylin Stewart and Jayden Ross, in addition to the four freshmen it is bringing in: Braylon Mullins, Eric Reibe, Jacob Furphy and Jacob Ross.
The Huskies added reinforcements behind Demary in former Dayton guard Malachi Smith, and brought in former Le Moyne wing Dwayne Koroma for depth as they continue filling out the roster.
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