GRAND FORKS, N.D. – University of North Dakota men's basketball head coach Paul Sather announced the addition of two signees on 2026 National Signing Day.
 
Sather welcomes a pair of talented players to the Fighting Hawks, adding local standout Kyson Keller from West Fargo, N.D., and forward Bryce Gaustad from Anoka, Minn.
 
Bryce Gaustad | Forward | 6-9 | 220 | Anoka, Minn. | Anoka HS
Gaustad is a four-year varsity player and three-year starter at Anoka High School ... Earned First-Team All-Conference honors as a sophomore and junior ... Surpassed the 1,000-career-point mark during his junior season ... Averaged 19.8 points, 12.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 3.1 blocks per game as a junior ... Competed at the club level with Northstar Titans Stone.
 
Coach Sather on Bryce
"Hawk Nation is going to love watching Bryce play. The skill level he brings to our frontcourt is off the charts. He plays the game like a guard. He can handle the ball, really pass and stretch the floor with his ability to shoot and create his own shot. Getting his body ready and playing at the pace we need him to are the things that will really benefit him. He's an outstanding student and is excited about joining the UND basketball family. It's a great fit!"
 
Kyson Keller | Guard | 6-7 | 165 | West Fargo, N.D. | Sheyenne HS
Keller is a three-year letterwinner at Sheyenne High School ... Earned All-State honors as a junior ... Averaged 16.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game during his junior season ... Ranked as the No. 3 recruit in North Dakota in the Class of 2027 ... Two-time All-Conference selection.
 
Coach Sather on Kyson
"Kyson's ceiling is high. He's a long and lengthy guard who fits perfectly with our style of play, particularly on the defensive side of the floor. Offensively, he's a slashing guard who has a great feel for the game and can make shots. He hasn't scratched the surface of his potential, and it will be exciting to watch his growth and development in our program. Kyson is a terrific student and is really excited about being a Hawk. The feeling is mutual!"
 
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