Rose announces signing of Zac Seljaas

PROVO, Utah – BYU basketball coach Dave Rose announced today that high school senior Zac Seljaas out of Bountiful High School has signed an National Letter of Intent to play for the Cougars.

"Zac fits our program perfectly as a player and person,” Rose said. “Zac can really score the ball, but is not defined by that. He’s a terrific passer and tough rebounder. Zac is very competitive on the defensive end, and understands team defense and positioning. Zac has had the opportunity to lead his team to a championship at the high school level. He understands what it takes to be successful. I am grateful for Zac's commitment to BYU, and look forward to coaching him."

Seljaas, a 6-foot-7 forward, is a two-time first-team all-state honoree out of Bountiful High School. As a junior in 2013-14, he led the Braves to a 26-1 record and the 4A state title. 

During the 2013-14 season, Seljaas averaged 18.6 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists while hitting 70 threes. He posted season highs of 33 points, 13 rebounds, eight assists, five steals and seven 3-pointers.

As a sophomore, Seljaas helped lead Bountiful to a 21-4 record and a trip to the 4A state semifinals while averaging 15.3 points and 4.3 rebounds. He posted season highs of 29 points, eight 3-pointers, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and six steals.

In addition to playing at Bountiful, Seljaas played during the AAU season with the Utah Prospects for coach Lynn Lloyd.

Seljaas is the son of Gary and Carleen Seljaas. His older sister Nancy played basketball at BYU from 2002-06.

Zac Seljaas

6-7, 210, F, Bountiful HS

• A three-year letterman for coach Mike Maxwell at Bountiful High School
• Named to the 4A all-state first team by the Deseret News and the Salt Lake Tribune as a junior
• Led Bountiful to a record of 26-1 overall and 14-0 in Region 6 and the 4A state title
• Averaged 18.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.7 steals and hit 70 threes
• Posted season highs of 33 points, 13 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals
• Named to the 4A all-state second team by the Deseret News and the Salt Lake Tribune as a sophomore
• Led Bountiful to a record of 21-4 overall and 10-0 in Region 6 and the 4A state semifinals
• Averaged 15.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.3 steals and hit 49 threes
• Ranked 58th among small forwards in the class of 2015 by ESPN.com
• Plays AAU basketball for the Utah Prospects and was coached by Lynn Lloyd