Bryce Mella, a 6‑foot‑4 shooting guard from American Fork High School, has officially committed to the University of Utah men's basketball program, signaling the next step in a career that has already drawn attention across the state.
A standout high school career
During his senior season he earned Utah 6A all‑state second‑team honors and was named first‑team all‑state, averaging 16.9 points per game and finishing his high school tenure with 1,475 points, 357 rebounds, 214 assists and 94 steals.
Mission and timing
Mella will postpone his college debut until after completing a two‑year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑Day Saints, a period many prospects use to gain maturity before stepping onto a university campus.
A diverse 2026 recruiting class
The Utes' 2026 class blends international prospects, junior‑college transfers and players returning from missionary service, creating a roster that reflects the program's expanding footprint beyond traditional recruiting pipelines.
Coaching staff and future plans
Head coach Alex Jensen and his assistants, including Jerrod Calhoun, have highlighted Mella's scoring versatility as a key addition that will complement a transfer portal class of four players and two returning veterans from the 2025‑26 squad.