UE men’s basketball adds juco transfer
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The University of Evansville men’s basketball team has added another player to their 2026-27 roster from the transfer portal in Makuei Riek. SIGNED ✔️ Welcome to Evansville, Makuei Riek #fortheaces pic.
twitter. com/b7d8de9VmU — UE Men's Basketball (@UEAthletics_MBB) May 5, 2026 The 6’6 guard from Rochester, Minnesota played in 20 games for Salt Lake Community College last year as a redshirt sophomore. During his time on the floor, Riek averaged about 13.
5 points and 4. 5 rebound per game while shooting above 40 percent from behind the three point line and from the field. UE is his fourth collegiate stop including a season at Milwaukee and Fairfield.
Riek is the fifth addition from the portal for the Purple Aces this offseason. Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
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