EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Bringing a wealth of experience from the Division I and junior college levels, Makuei Riek has signed with the University of Evansville men's basketball program.
 
A 6-foot-6 guard, Riek played for Salt Lake Community College last season where he averaged 13.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. An 87.5% free throw shooter, Riek was an efficient shooter from all areas of the floor finishing at 43.6% overall and 41.7% from long range.
 
"Makuei is a very talented guard that can score at all three levels. He has the ability to create shots for himself both off the bounce and from off-ball actions/cuts.  His strengths are perimeter shooting, driving undisciplined closeouts, keeping off-ball defenders honest and playing off his pivots," UE Head Men's Basketball Coach David Ragland exclaimed. "Riek can score with the best of them but also has a high basketball IQ and can create offensive opportunities for his teammates.  With his height and length, we expect him to defend multiple guard scorers of our opponents."
 
Riek posted a season-high 26 points against Casper College where he converted 10 of his 16 field goal tries. Prior to joining SLCC, Riek played in 20 games as a freshman at Fairfield in 2024-25. He scored a season-high 13 points versus Yale and earned Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week honors. 
 
"I chose Evansville because of the coaching staff and the culture, felt like a place where I can call home and continue to grow on and off the court," Riek said.