University of Connecticut Athletics
2020-21 Men's Basketball Roster
Matt Garry
- Height:
- 6-5
- Weight:
- 195
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Southington, Conn.
While at UConn: In his third year with the UConn program, his second as a preferred walk-on, dressing for every game... Has seen action in six games, all during 2019-20 season... Talented enough to likely have been a regular at a lower-level program, but wanted the educational programs offered at UConn... One of just two Connecticut natives on the 2020-21 roster, both walk-ons... Long, lanky, tough left-handed guard who provides depth in the backcourt while pushing the Huskies’ perimeter players every day in practice... Earned a spot on the roster as a walk-on during tryouts as a freshman in 2018-19, but practice schedule conflicted with his class schedule. Decided to remain with the program as a team manager until he worked out the schedule problem in second semester and joined the team as a preferred walk-on in February, 2019.
As a Sophomore in 2019-20: Saw action in six games, playing a total of eight minutes, with 1 assist against New Hampshire (12/22/19)... Honored as a ‘Homegrown Husky” during 12/29/19 game against NJIT, with large contingent from hometown of Southington in attendance... Honored on UConn’s 3.0 GPA Night and named to 2019-20 AAC All-Academic Team.
Before College: Came to UConn after playing his last two years of high school at St. Paul Catholic (Bristol, Conn.), under Coach Steve Phelps... Three-level scorer in high school -- could hit the three-pointer, score mid-range off the dribble, or get to the rim and finish with impressive jumping ability... Produced 12 double-doubles as a senior and was selected second team All-Bristol Press ... As a senior, was recruited by legendary former UConn coach and Hall of Famer Jim Calhoun for his start-up Division III program at St. Joseph’s University (West Hartford, Conn.), but ultimately chose UConn because of the academic programs offered.
Personal Information: Matthew Thomas Garry... Born March 20, 2000... Son of Angela and Michael Garry.... Has one younger brother, Tyler.
