UConn basketball secures commitment from center Keny Vado for 2027 class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 7:02 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Keny Vado, a 6-foot-10 center from France, has committed to UConn for the 2027 recruiting class. Vado, who plays for Union Poitiers Basket 86 in the French second division, averaged 2.9 points and 2.4 rebounds this season. He was a standout for the French U18 national team at the Eurobasket tournament, helping secure a bronze medal. Vado joins a strong recruiting class that includes five-star prospects NaVorro Bowman Jr. and Jordan Page. His commitment adds depth to the Husky frontcourt for the coming seasons.
- •Keny Vado is 6-foot-10 with a 7'3 wingspan.
- •He played for the French bronze-medal team at Eurobasket.
- •Vado joins five-star recruits NaVorro Bowman Jr. and Jordan Page.
- •He averages 2.9 PPG and 2.4 RPG in the French Pro B division.
- 7:02 PMYahoo Sports — UConn men’s basketball adds 2027 center commitment Keny Vado
"The third commitment for the class of 2027 is a center from France
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