UConn adds Elmir Džafić from Arkansas for men's basketball roster

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Last updated Jun 2, 2026

UConn adds Elmir Džafić from Arkansas for men's basketball roster
Summary

Elmir Džafić, a 7-foot center from Arkansas, has transferred to UConn for the 2026-27 men's basketball season. Džafić participated in seven games for Arkansas last season, scoring three points. At 20 years old, he will bolster UConn's frontcourt alongside recent transfers as the team prepares for summer workouts. With his addition, UConn now has 14 of 15 scholarships filled ahead of the upcoming season.

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  • Elmir Džafić transfers from Arkansas to UConn.
  • Džafić is 7 feet tall and weighs 285 pounds.
  • He played seven games for Arkansas last season.
  • UConn now has 14 scholarships filled.
  • Džafić may be the final roster addition before the season.
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  • 1:25 PMYahoo SportsArkansas center Elmir Džafić transfers to UConn men’s basketball
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