Completed Event: Men's Basketball versus No. 9-Seed Cincinnati (1st Round) on March 10, 2026 , Loss , 66, to, 73
Final Score
Men's Basketball
66
vs No. 9-Seed Cincinnati (1st Round)
73
The University of Utah Athletics
Runnin' Utes Sign American Fork Standout Bryce Mella
5/18/2026 1:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Utah men’s basketball announced the addition of American Fork High School guard Bryce Mella.
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah men's basketball team has announced the signing of Bryce Mella from American Fork High School.
Mella will join the Runnin' Utes in 2028 after serving his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Accra, Ghana.
BRYCE MELLA
Freshman – Guard – 6-5
Orem, Utah
American Fork HS
• Started his prep career at Mountain View HS (2022-24) before graduating from American Fork HS (2024-26)
• Led the Cavemen to the semifinals of the 2026 UHSAA 6A State Tournament as a senior
• Named first-team all-state his senior year after averaging 16.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists
• Was a second-team all-state selection as a junior after averaging 17.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists
For the latest news and information on the Runnin' Utes men's basketball program, fans can stay connected online at www.UtahUtes.com and on social media by following @UtahMBB on Facebook, X and Instagram. Fans can also stay connected on their mobile devices or tablets with the Utah 360 app.
Mella will join the Runnin' Utes in 2028 after serving his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Accra, Ghana.
BRYCE MELLA
Freshman – Guard – 6-5
Orem, Utah
American Fork HS
• Started his prep career at Mountain View HS (2022-24) before graduating from American Fork HS (2024-26)
• Led the Cavemen to the semifinals of the 2026 UHSAA 6A State Tournament as a senior
• Named first-team all-state his senior year after averaging 16.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists
• Was a second-team all-state selection as a junior after averaging 17.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists
For the latest news and information on the Runnin' Utes men's basketball program, fans can stay connected online at www.UtahUtes.com and on social media by following @UtahMBB on Facebook, X and Instagram. Fans can also stay connected on their mobile devices or tablets with the Utah 360 app.
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