BYU basketball seems to be collecting 4-star talent like they're state quarters these days.
Dean Rueckert, a long-distance marksman from Provo's Timpview High School, has committed to Kevin Young and the Cougars, after whittling down his top 5 to BYU, Clemson, Washington, Utah, and Stanford. His final selection was announced on Monday night on CBS Sports' YouTube channel.
A long-time target of the Cougars and the top player from the state of Utah, Rueckert's commitment is a huge addition for the class of 2026. Still hot on the trail of fell 2026 class member and fellow member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Austin Goosby, Rueckert's value to the program is an indicator that Kevin Young's system has staying power, and could project to last well beyond Dybantsa's one-and-done campaign.