Tarris Reed
Definition
Tarris Reed Jr. (born August 5, 2003) is an American college basketball player serving as a center for the UConn Huskies in the Big East Conference.
Previously played as a forward for the University of Michigan Wolverines, where he averaged notable points and rebounds, earning the BIG EAST Sixth Man Award after transferring to UConn.
Hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, he's known for his physicality in the paint, nicknamed 'Hoss,' and stands at 6'11" with a burly build suited for dominating the boards.
Examples
Tarris Reed Jr. turned the paint into his personal bounce house, dunking so hard the rim filed for workers' comp.
After ditching Michigan for UConn, Tarris Reed proved transfers can be upgrades—like swapping economy for first class on the rebound flight.
With Tarris Reed grabbing boards like they're Black Friday deals, opponents learned gravity works both ways.
Hoss—that's Tarris Reed to his fans—anchored the Huskies' defense, making big men look like they skipped leg day.