Stanford big man Oskar Giltay commits to UConn men’s basketball

TL;DR

Oskar Giltay, a 6-foot-10 forward from Stanford, has committed to UConn men's basketball. He averaged 3.3 points and 4.1 rebounds last season and has three years of eligibility remaining.

Key points

Oskar Giltay is a 6-foot-10 forward from Stanford.
He averaged 3.3 points and 4.1 rebounds last season.
Giltay has three years of eligibility remaining.
He previously played for Hubo Limburg United in Belgium.
UConn is strengthening its center position with Giltay's commitment.

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PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 04: Oskar Giltay #15 of the Stanford Cardinal dribbles against Nick Davidson #11 of the Clemson Tigers in the second half at Stanford Maples Pavilion on February 04, 2026 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) | Getty Images Dan Hurley and his staff are shoring up the Huskies’ depth for next season. They’ve landed a commitment from Oskar Giltay, a 6-foot-10 forward who was the No. 183 recruit in the country in the Class of 2025 before playing for Stanford as a freshman. Giltay hails from Bilzen, Belgium, and previously played for Hubo Limburg United in the BNXT League, the top division in Belgium and the Netherlands. Like his future teammates and fellow transfers Najai Hines and Nik Khamenia, Giltay is a rising sophomore and has three years of eligibility remaining.

Stanford's Oskar Giltay commits to UConn, per @JoeTipton!

Averaged 3.3 PTS, 4.1 REB, & 1.2 BLK last season.

Welcome Oskar
#BleedBlue
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— Storrs Central (@StorrsCentral) April 24, 2026 Giltay averaged 3.3 points and 4.1 rebounds per game for the Cardinal last season, appearing in 32 games and starting five of them. He shot 63% from the floor without attempting a three. He also averaged 1.2 blocks per game in his 14.6 minutes per game, showing great flashes in limited minutes. Giltay scored double figures just once – 15 points against Portland – and had four games of double-digit rebounds. The combination of Giltay and Hines shows that the staff has a clear vision for the center position. Both transfers were two of four players in the country last year that bring elite combinations of rebounding, shot blocking, and overall impact on the defensive side of the floor. Once Eric Reibe entered the transfer portal, a new backup big man became at the top of the list for UConn this offseason. UConn lands Stanford transfer Oskar Giltay.

Q&A

What are Oskar Giltay's stats from last season at Stanford?

Oskar Giltay averaged 3.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game while appearing in 32 games.

How does Oskar Giltay's transfer impact UConn's basketball team?

Giltay's transfer adds depth to UConn's center position, complementing fellow transfers Najai Hines and Nik Khamenia with strong rebounding and defensive skills.

Where is Oskar Giltay from and what was his previous team?

Oskar Giltay hails from Bilzen, Belgium, and previously played for Hubo Limburg United in the BNXT League.