Fairfield transfer TJ Long commits to Vermont

Vermont gets their first addition of the spring from the portal in 6-4 lefty guard TJ Long, a native of Rockville Center, NY who comes to the Cats by way of Fairfield University. This is a no-brainer perfect fit for Vermont. In his two seasons at Fairfield, Long has been a steady presence on the perimeter for the Stags. In his freshman season he made the all MAAC freshman team after averaging 7 points and shooting 40% from three. Last season he was named the MAAC 6th man of the year after averaging 10.5 points and making a team high 58 threes. Long will be able to immediately provide Vermont with a reliable shooting threat who has already made 110 threes at the college level. It is also great to get a player who has two years of eligibility left to provide a little bit of extra roster continuity. Long will also bring physicality and size to the guard position and has all the tools to develop into a strong defender. A perfect player for the Vermont system who immediately fills a need at the guard position. A great kickoff to the recruiting cycle for Vermont. They will still need to add a PG in the portal as they look to add a player with strong passing/playmaking ability. I can't wait for some "spider-man pointing meme" lineups featuring TJ Hurley and Long. Catamount country is always excited about more TJ!