SALT LAKE CITY-Monday, University of Utah men’s basketball head coach Craig Smith announced the signing of Wake Forest transfer, junior center Zach Keller.

Keller, a native of Highlands Ranch, Colo., averaged 1.6 points and 2 rebounds per game last season for the Demon Deacons.

Keller was a 2022 McDonald’s All-American and Circuit Academic All-American while leading the ThunderRidge High School Grizzlies to a 25-3 record. Keller was named the Colorado 5A State Player of the Year for his attainments.