BYU made the cut for one of its top 2026 targets as 4-star wing Dean Rueckert included BYU in his top 5 along with Washington, Clemson, Utah, and Stanford.
Dean’s dad told me that Dean’s official visit to BYU is scheduled for July 28-29; it was initially scheduled for early September but the family moved it up.
A 4-star recruit in the 2026 class, the Timpview HS product is rated as the #62 prospect overall in the 247 composite rankings. Dean is a dynamic scorer and playmaker who can score in bunches from beyond the arc or at the basket. Kevin Young offered Dean shortly after he was hired as head coach, and BYU has made him a priority since. Dean comes from a BYU family and has attended BYU games over the years. I talked to Dean about BYU last year after he received the offer.
Dean’s AAU squad, Utah Prospects, will be involved in some big events in the coming weeks, and Dean could receive additional offers from schools that he seriously considers. As of now, I would consider BYU the favorite due to his connections to BYU and relationship with the coaching staff. Dean has the potential to be a key part of BYU’s program for multiple years and eventually a top player on the team.