Utah Basketball Lands Dakari Tucker

SALT LAKE CITY – Utah basketball has announced the signing of Dakari Tucker, a 6-foot-5 wing from Serra HS in Gardena, Calif. Tucker becomes the eighth player to accept a scholarship offer to play for the Utes in 2012-13.

“We are very excited to welcome Dakari to our basketball program,” said head coach Larry Krystkowiak. “He shoots the ball very well and is an excellent runner. He reminds me of a young racehorse that needs some time developing physically. Knowing his work ethic and competitive nature, he has an extremely bright future here at Utah.”

Tucker was named the CIF-Southern Section Player of the Year as a senior in 2011-12 as he led Serra to the division championship. He was also named a First-Team All-Div. 4 and Honorable Mention All-State selection by MaxPreps. Tucker averaged 12.4 points per game to go with 5.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.5 steals. He shot 45% from the field for the season (153-of-340) and knocked down 80% of his free throws (52-of-65).

Updated 2012 Signee Roster

Name                Pos.  Height  Weight  Class*  Hometown                 Previous School

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Dallin Bachynski    C     6-11    255     So.     Calgary, Alberta, Canada Southern Utah University

Jarred DuBois       G     6-3     180     Gr.     Inglewood, Calif.        Loyola Marymount

Renan Lenz          F     6-9     240     Jr.     Porto De Algre, Brazil   Arizona Western College

Jordan Loveridge    F     6-6     225     Fr.     West Jordan, Utah        West Jordan HS

Jeremy Olsen^       F     6-10    235     RS Fr.  Lawrenceville, Ga.       Collins Hill HS

Justin Seymour      G     6-3     195     Fr.     Marietta, Ga.            Wheeler HS

Brandon Taylor      G     5-10    150     Fr.     West Hollywood, Calif.   Pacific Hills HS

Dakari Tucker       W     6-5     185     Fr.     Gardena, Calif.          Serra HS 

* - denotes class for the 2012-13 academic year
^ - returning LDS church missionary