PROVO, Utah – Four-star recruit Dean Rueckert has signed with BYU men’s basketball, head coach Kevin Young announced on Wednesday afternoon.
“We’re so excited to welcome Dean and his family to BYU," Young said. "We’ve been able to build a great relationship with them and can’t wait to see Dean in BYU blue. He grew up here and we are excited that his story can continue with Cougar Nation. He’s a long, versatile wing who can really shoot the ball, put it on the floor and guard multiple positions. His size, skill and feel for the game fit perfectly with the way we want to play.”
Rueckert enters his senior season at Timpview High School rated as a four-star recruit and the 6th recruit in the 2026 class according to SC Next 100. He is also ranked as a four-star recruit by 247 Sports and On3.
The reigning Utah 5A Player of the year, Rueckert averaged 18.4 points and 5.1 rebounds per game as a junior leading Timpview to a 20-win season and appearance in the 5A semifinals. He shot 39.0 percent from three knocking down 56 triples while shooting 77.0 percent from the free throw line.
He scored in double figures 22 times including a career-high 34-point performance at Spanish Fork. He also had eight rebounds, three steals, two assists and a block against the Dons. Earlier in the season, Rueckert scored 31 points against Notre Dame Academy and No. 1 recruit Tyran Stokes.
The 6-foot-8 wing earned 5A First Team all-state honors as a sophomore after averaging 19.4 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.