​UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley has landed his first big recruit of the 2027 class.  Five-star prospect NaVarro Bowman Jr. has committed to UConn, ESPN reporter Adam Schefter reported on Thursday. Bowman is the son of former San Francisco 49ers all-pro linebacker NaVarro Bowman Sr. and is UConn’s first commit in this class.  Bowman is the top ranked player in California, per 247 Sports. He chose UConn over the likes of Texas and Arizona.  A Southern California native, Bowman has been a standout at Notre Dame-Sherman Oaks high school. Last season, he averaged 22.5 points, five assists and 4.9 rebounds per game.  In 2024, he led the Knights to the CIF SoCal Open Division finals where they eventually fell to a Brayden Burries-led Roosevelt High. At 6-foot-3, Bowman is a shifty and athletic guard who can create shots at all three levels. Bowman is the fourth five-star recruit Hurley has landed since 2023, joining Stephon Castle, Liam McNeeley and Braylon Mullins.  Bowman Sr. played eight seasons in the NFL, earning four All-Pro nods and three Pro Bowl appearances. He is now an assistant on Jim Harbaugh’s staff with the Los Angeles Chargers.  More UConn: Dan Hurley swats away roster moves amid ‘total chaos’ of re-opened transfer portalMeet Oskar Gitlay: UConn men’s basketball transfer Oskar Gitlay embracing new roleThis article originally appeared on The Bulletin: Five-star basketball prospect NaVarro Bowman Jr. commits to UConn