Declan Griffiths commits to Vanderbilt, choosing SEC over other offers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 9:45 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Simsbury's Declan Griffiths, a four-star basketball prospect, committed to Vanderbilt on October 9, 2026. The 6-foot-7 wing is ranked No. 1 in Connecticut and No. 35 nationally by Rivals. Griffiths opted for the SEC program, turning down offers from Ole Miss, Butler, Boston College, and Providence. He previously played at Avon Old Farms before transferring to St. Thomas More. His family has a strong basketball background, with his father Larry and brother Gavin also being notable players.
- •Declan Griffiths is a four-star prospect and St. Thomas More player.
- •He is the top-ranked recruit in Connecticut.
- •Griffiths will continue his high school career at St. Thomas More.
- •His father Larry played Division I basketball at Hartford.
- •Brother Gavin is a Rutgers commit and currently plays at Temple.
- 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — Simsbury basketball standout Declan Griffiths, CT's top-ranked recruit, commits to Vanderbilt
"Declan's father, Larry, played Division I basketball at Hartford, while his brother, Gavin, is returning to Temple for his senior season.
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