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UConn's 2025 recruiting class received a commitment from 7-footer Eric Reibe on Wednesday.
Reibe is ranked No. 23 overall in the ESPN 100 and No. 33 by the 247Sports composite.
The big man from the Bullis School (Potomac, Md.) is ranked as the No. 2 center by ESPN.
Reibe committed to the two-time defending national champion Huskies after visits to Kansas, Creighton, Indiana and Oregon.
"The player development stood out to me," Reibe told ESPN. "... Sending six players to the league in two years and winning two national championships is very special. Coach (Dan) Hurley's plan with me aligns perfectly and I have a great relationship with all the coaches and players. It was an indescribable feeling that told me UConn is home."
Reibe has been competing internationally for the German national team since he was 15.
He joins a recruiting class that includes guard Darius Adams (La Porte, Ind.), ranked No. 19 by ESPN.
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Michigan State Basketball vs. Colgate: What to Expect
The Michigan State Spartans are officially back in action on Monday, when the Colgate Raiders visit the Breslin Center. While the Raiders were not particularly great last season, they are typically one of the better teams in the Patriot League. MSU knows all about tough mid-majors and should not overlook this squad. Tom Izzo is looking to make another deep run in the NCAA Tournament, and winning the first game of the season is always a step in the right direction. ESPN Analytics gives the Spartans a 96.9 percent chance to win the game. But what will the Spartans get when the Raiders come to East Lansing? Let’s break down what to expect from this squad. Colgate vs. Michigan State Colgate is led by Matt Langel, who is in his 15th season as head coach. He has compiled a 241-203 record with five Patriot League regular-season and tournament titles. While that first NCAA Tournament victory eludes him, Lange usually coaches tough teams that give their opponents everything they can handle. He is a Fran Dunphy protege, after all. Colgate is projected to finish third in the Patriot League this season, and star guard Jalen Cox is projected to make the All-Conference team. Despite losing their top two scorers, Jeff Woodward and Chandler Baker, the Raiders should still be a force in the mid-majors. The Raiders did not make any transfer portal additions, so Langel is relying on his in-house talent to take a step forward. Colgate led the Patriot League in field goal percentage last season, connecting on nearly 47 percent of its shots. It was third in the conference in scoring at 72.1 points per game. The team was also third in three-point percentage at 35.6, so the Raiders are respectable from beyond the arc. The Spartans must defend the three-point line against a team that will not be afraid to let it fly. The Raiders, however, were a poor defensive team, ranking third-to-last in the conference in opponent points per game. MSU has work to do as an offensive team, but if it can score against Colgate, it should be able to hang tight in the game. MSU will likely get a tougher test than expected from a Colgate team led by an experienced coach and an All-Conference player. The Spartans must keep their wits about them as they try to win the first game of the season. Don't forget to give us a follow on X @MSUSpartansOnSI as well.
Packers linked to trade for former All-Pro to replace Kenny Clark
The Packers could look to upgrade the defense ahead of the NFL trade deadline at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, especially after Panthers running back Rico Dowdle paved the way to Carolina upsetting Green Bay Sunday afternoon at Lambeau Field. Dowdle’s 130 yards and two touchdowns was the catalyst to an upset win over the Packers, but also served to further expose one of Green Bay’s most glaring weaknesses along the front seven. Could Packers trade for Calais Campbell? If general manager Brian Gutekunst is working the phones in hopes of replacing the run-stuffing interior lineman the Packers traded away in Kenny Clark as part of the Micah Parsons blockbuster this past summer, Calais Campbell could be an ideal fit. Ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, Pro Football Focus lists the Packers as one of Campbell’s best fits and possible trade destinations. "Even at 39, Campbell has still been an above-average player for the Cardinals this season," Bradley Locker writes for PFF. "He’s on track for a 15th straight year with a 71.0-plus overall PFF grade, and has been a well-rounded addition for Arizona’s new-look defense. Campbell has generated 11 pressures while also producing a 70.0 PFF run-defense grade. "The Cardinals’ promising start has taken a wayward turn for the worst, one that doesn’t seem especially salvageable. With Campbell at his age and on a one-year deal, shipping him away — particularly to pave the way for playing time for younger players — could be logical. Kansas City’s 28.8 run-defense grade by interior defenders is the lowest in the NFL, and a reunion in Jacksonville isn’t out of the question." So far this season, Campbell — who boasts 113.5 sacks through 18 seasons — has three sacks and 5.5 tackles for loss. He is still playing at a high level despite his advanced age and the trajectory of the Cardinals’ 2025 campaign. Arizona’s season has quickly fallen off a cliff, but Campbell could have the chance to chase a Super Bowl ring if the Packers pull off a trade. He would immediately become a key piece along defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley’s front seven.
Intriguing reunion on table for Steelers with trade deadline nearing
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a team that is looking to solidify itself as a competitor in the AFC for the 2025 season, and the franchise should be looking to make some moves around the trade deadline. The organization already brought in safety Kyle Dugger from the New England Patriots, and he made an immediate impact in a win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. The Steelers could use some help on the offensive side of the ball as well, but more additions could be made to shore up the defense as well. There is some positional uncertainty at safety for the Steelers as well as a bunch of injuries. The position has changed a ton throughout the season, and the Steelers could certainly use some more depth in the area. Unfortunately, Minkah Fitzpatrick would only be an option if he were to be cut as Pittsburgh cannot trade for him within two years of trading him away. However, his former running mate, Damontae Kazee, is a potential option for the Steelers after he was released by the Cleveland Browns on Monday. Kazee is a veteran with a good amount of experience, and he could certainly sign with Pittsburgh if the front office wants him to return to the black and gold. However, there are other safety-needy teams throughout the league as well. The coaching staff in the Steel City understands and appreciates familiar voices on the roster, and Kazee could provide decent depth while also being familiar with the defense and everyone in the building. Juan Thornhill and Chuck Clark have been other contributors at safety for the Steelers in 2025, but there is a real chance that Kazee might be a better option than either of those players. Both Thornhill and Clark have seemed to be at the center of communication issues in the secondary, and whenever there is an obvious coverage bust, Clark seems to always be one of the players closest to it. Kazee signed with the Browns during the 2025 offseason, and he had only played in four games through the first nine weeks of the season. He had been on the field for just 11 defensive snaps, as he seemed to be more of a special teamer in Cleveland. Despite the reduced role in 2025, he could provide some value to Pittsburgh, even if he is just signed to the practice squad. The fan base in Pittsburgh might not have always loved Kazee, but he played a lot of football for the Steelers throughout the three seasons he spent with the team. At the very least, he provides depth for Pittsburgh at a position of need, and he wouldn't be expensive to sign. This is the type of signing the Steelers would make, and it completely makes sense to do so. Pittsburgh Steelers have found a successful safety combination Ahead of Pittsburgh's game on Sunday against the Colts, it was announced that cornerback Jalen Ramsey would be playing exclusively free safety. He had been playing some safety throughout the year depending on what the opposing offense was doing, but on Sunday, he did not leave the position. It was Ramsey and Dugger leading the way in the defensive backfield, and the duo had a pretty good day. It will be interesting to see if that is something the Steelers continue to use in the coming weeks, but it probably should be since it was so effective against the best offense in the NFL.
Examining what the Commanders can do at the trade deadline
Whatever magic the Washington Commanders captured last season on their way to an NFC Championship Game appearance is long gone. Sunday's 38-14 blowout loss at home against the Seattle Seahawks gave Washington its sixth loss this season, one more than it had all of last year. Combine the poor record with the injuries suffered to Jayden Daniels, Marshon Lattimore and Luke McCaffrey in Sunday's loss and the Commanders are in a prime position to be sellers ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. Who's available? According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Washington is open to moving several players ahead of the trade deadline. Two names that Schultz mentioned were offensive linemen Andrew Wylie and Nick Allegretti. Both Wylie and Allegretti have struggled to get on the field with the Commanders, and both may benefit greatly from a change of scenery and a fresh start. Defense needs to get younger Washington has the oldest roster in the NFL, meaning moving some of those older players could be crucial to help stock up on future draft picks. Two players contributing to the oldest average age in the league are linebacker Bobby Wagner and defensive end Von Miller. At their respective ages of 35 and 36, it may be time for the Commanders to move on from two of the oldest players on the roster in return for a bit of draft compensation. No Daniels, no Ertz? Zach Ertz is the fifth and final name that makes sense as a trade piece. Ertz has shown he can still be a reliable target and could be an excellent veteran piece for a younger team looking to sneak into the postseason. Important deadline Washington's season almost certainly now being a wash means that general manager Adam Peters must make moves to help get his team younger in the coming seasons. If not, the magical run of last season may be a one-time thing, and it may be another 30-plus years before the Commanders get back on the doorstep of a Super Bowl appearance.
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