Clemson Eyes Rising 2026 Wing Dean Rueckert with Offer
Clemson Eyes Rising 2026 Wing Dean Rueckert with Offer originally appeared on Athlon Sports.CLEMSON, S.C.
-- Brad Brownell and the Clemson Tigers are hitting the recruiting trail hard, extending a scholarship offer to highly touted 2026 small forward Dean Rueckert out of Timpview High School in Provo, Utah.
The 6-foot-6, four-star prospect is rapidly becoming one of the most sought-after wings in his class, and Clemson is throwing its hat in the ring.Rueckert has been turning heads on the national stage, particularly with his strong performances on the EYBL circuit for the Utah Prospects, where he recently averaged over 10 points per game in a spring tournament.
His impact was even more significant during his junior season at Timpview, where he filled the stat sheet with an impressive 18.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game.Clemson Tigers head coach Brad BrownellGregory Fisher-Imagn ImagesThe offer from the Tigers adds to an already impressive list for Rueckert, who is drawing interest from coast to coast.
Programs like BYU, Utah, Stanford, Cal, Washington, and Utah Valley are already in pursuit, and powerhouse Kentucky has also reportedly started to show interest in the versatile scorer.Ranked as the No.
45 overall prospect nationally and the No.
18 small forward in the 2026 class by 247Sports, Rueckert is also considered the No.
2 player in the state of Utah.This marks Clemson's second offer to a four-star prospect in May, following an earlier offer to in-state talent Kmajay Jenkins.
Brownell's recruiting strategy is clearly demonstrating a willingness to compete for top talent both locally and on the national scene as he looks to build future rosters for the Tigers.Related: Cannarella likely done at Clemson after postseason collapse MLB draft call loomsThis story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared..
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