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.
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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.
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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
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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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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.
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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
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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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