PUEBLO, Colo. (June 26, 2025) – Colorado State University Pueblo first-year head men's basketball coach Zach Ruebesam has announced his 2025-26 recruiting class that features three high school players and five transfers, including two NCAA Division II transfers and six of the eight newcomers are from the state of Colorado.

The members of the 2025-26 Pack men's recruiting class are junior forward Kyren Allen (Commerce City, Colo./Trinidad State College), junior guard Cash Callaway (Pasco, Wash./South Mountain CC), freshman guard Kohlman Dutton (Houston, Texas/Bellaire), freshman forward/center Arrian Harpring (Broomfield, Colo./Legacy), senior forward Kaleb Mitchell (Fountain, Colo./Northern State University), freshman guard Bryce Riehl (Colorado Springs, Colo./Mesa Ridge), junior guard Dylan Sanders (Aurora, Colo./Pearl River CC) and sophomore guard Mac Terry (Castle Pines, Colo./South Dakota Mines).

The eight newcomers will join the Pack's eight returning players for a total of 16 players on Ruebesam's first team that will open the season in mid-November. Ruebesam was named the Pack's eighth head men's basketball coach in the school's four-year era (1962-present) on April 14, 2025.

"I couldn't be more excited for our first recruiting class at CSU Pueblo. The first thing you'll notice – both on our returning roster and in this class – is our commitment to the state of Colorado. Pack Basketball is going to be built right here at home," said Ruebesam about his first recruiting class. "We're proud to add so many talented, homegrown players, along with a few key additions from outside the state who align perfectly with our vision. This group brings great versatility – size, length, skill, and shooting. But more than that, I'm fired up about who they are as people. They're high-character student-athletes who embody our cores values: Trust, Responsibility, and Citizenship.

"Each of them will be pillars for the future of Pack Basketball – on the court, in the classroom, and in the Pueblo community!"

Returning to the Pack for the 2025-26 season are senior guard Sam Howery (Colorado Springs, Colo./St. Mary's), junior guard Landen Dvorsky (Colorado Springs, Colo./Doherty), junior guard Jaden Kennis (Windsor, Colo./MSU Denver), junior forward Andon Mindrup (Colorado Springs, Colo./St. Mary's), redshirt sophomore forward Ty Adam (Severance, Colo./Severance), redshirt sophomore guard/forward Corbin Garver (Colorado Springs, Colo./Air Academy), sophomore guard Jordan Blair (Keller, Texas/Keller Central) and redshirt freshman guard Max Howery (Colorado Springs, Colo./Air Academy).

Here are mini-bios of the Pack's 2025-25 recruiting class (the recruits are listed listed by year in school):

Kaleb Mitchell (Fountain, Colo.) – 6-10 | 230 | Senior | Center
A senior transfer from Northern State University … Prior to playing at Northern State, he played two seasons (2022-24) at fellow Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference school, Adams State ... Last season at Northern State, he played in 28 games and made 18 starts … Averaged 8.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game … Tallied double figures in scoring in 12 games, including a career-high 18 points against Concordia-St. Paul … Also recorded three double-doubles on the year … Shot 51 percent from the field and 33 percent from the 3-point line … In his two seasons at Adams State, played in 35 games and made four starts … Averaged 4.3 points and 3.3 rebounds per game … Shot 53 percent from the field for the Grizzlies … Tallied five double-digit scoring games in two seasons, including a high of 14 points as a freshman against Black Hills State … Pulled down five or more rebounds in a game 16 times, including a high of nine rebounds as a freshman against MSU Denver … Prepped at Skyline Prep for Coach Howard Thomas … Graduated in 2022 … Played AAU Basketball with the Colorado Hawks … Expected to major in Business at CSU Pueblo.

Ruebesam on Mitchell - "Kaleb gives us a true interior presence with size, length, and experience. At 6'10", he brings physicality, rim protection, and rebounding that immediately elevates our frontcourt. Offensively, he has great touch around the basket and the ability to finish everything above the rim. What I appreciate most about Kaleb is his maturity—he's grown up through his college journey. His experiences will allow him to be a steady voice, a great teammate, and someone our younger players can learn from every day."

Kyren Allen (Commerce City, Colo.) – 6-4 | 190 | Junior | Forward
Junior college transfer from Trinidad State College, where he played for former CSU Pueblo guard Mike Folda (son of longtime Pack head coach and athletic director Joe Folda) … In two seasons with the Trojans, he played in 52 games and made 25 starts, including playing in 33 games and making 25 starts in 2024-25 … Averaged 6.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.4 steals per game in his time at Trinidad State and shot 64 percent from the field and 64 percent from the free throw line … Named to the Region 9 All-Tournament Team … Was a member of two straight Region 9 Championship teams … During the 2024-25 season, he averaged 7.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.5 steals per game … Shot 63.2 percent from the floor and tallied 11 double-digit scoring games, including a high of 18 points against nationally-ranked Odessa College … Pulled down 10 or more rebounds in game 10 times, including 16 rebounds against Otero JC … Played 19 games as a freshman in 2023-24 and averaged 2.8 points, 1.5 rebounds and shot 61.5 percent from the field … Prepped at Eagle Ridge Academy and graduated in 2023 … Coached by Jay Powell at Eagle Ridge … Averaged 12.0 points, 7.2 rebounds and 5.0 assists in his high school career … Played AAU Basketball for Rocky Mountain Select … Expected to major in Music at CSU Pueblo.

Ruebesam on Allen – "Kyren brings length, versatility, and energy to our frontcourt. Playing hard is a skill—and Kyren absolutely has it. At 6'7", he can guard multiple positions, rebound out of his area, and impact the game in a variety of ways. Offensively, he's an elite rim runner, a lob threat around the basket, and a force on the offensive glass. Kyren is a great student, a selfless teammate, and the kind of player who does all the little things it takes to win."

Cash Callaway (Pasco, Wash.) – 6-2 | 170 | Junior | Guard
Junior college transfer from South Mountain (Ariz.) Community College … Played the 2024-25 season at South Mountain and averaged 18.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.8 steals per game … Scored in double figures in 29 of the 31 games he played and had 13 games with at least 20 points … Tallied a season-high 33 points against Pima Community College … Shot 44 percent from the field, 42 percent from the 3-point line and 90 percent at the free throw line … Named a First-Team All-Region I Division II selection and a First-Team All-Conference selection … Began his collegiate career in 2022 at Benedictine (Ariz.) University … Played in 21 games and averaged 2.0 points per game on 43.8 percent shooting from the field … Made 10 of his 23 3-point shot attempts (43.5 percent) … Originally from Pasco, Wash., he prepped at Chiawana High School … Graduated in 2022 … Averaged 15.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game in his high school career … Carried a 3.3 GPA in the classroom … Played AAU Basketball for Eastern Washington Elite … Expected to major in Business Management at CSU Pueblo.

Ruebesam on Callaway – "Cash is a true floor general—tough, vocal, and confident with the ball in his hands. He plays with a poise and presence that elevates everyone around him. Cash can really shoot it, makes great reads in ball screens, and has a natural feel for running a team. He's battle-tested from his time at South Mountain, where he competed against some of the best JUCO programs in the country. He brings a level of maturity and competitiveness that will immediately strengthen our backcourt."

Dylan Sanders (Aurora, Colo.) – 6-4 | 190 | Junior | Guard
Transfer from Pearl River (Miss.) Community College … Played 31 games and made 30 starts this past season for the Wildcats … Averaged 10.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.8 steals per game … Nailed a team-best 68 treys and shot 35.9 percent from the 3-point line … Scored in double figures in 16 games, including a season-high 25 points against Southern University-Shreveport … Also posted two double-doubles on the season … Helped lead Pearl River to an appearance in the Regional Championship game … Began his collegiate career in 2022 at Odessa College … After redshirting in 2022-23, saw action in 35 games in 2023-24 … Averaged 5.0 points and 2.2 rebounds per game … Scored in double figures in five games and shot 39.7 percent from the field … Prepped at Colorado Prep Academy for Coach James Skiles … Graduated in 2022 … Also attended Astrvo Online Academy … Expected to major in Sports Medicine at CSU Pueblo.

Ruebesam on Sanders - "Dylan arrives in Pueblo as a proven two-way performer. I'm especially excited about what he brings on the defensive end—he takes real pride in guarding. His length and versatility will be a major asset for the Pack. Offensively, his ability to get to the rim and knock down shots makes him a tough matchup every night. Dylan's experience, composure in the backcourt, and high-motor work ethic will raise the level of everyone around him—on and off the floor."

Mac Terry (Castle Pines, Colo.) – 6-4 | 195 | Guard | Sophomore
Terry comes to CSU Pueblo after playing the 2024-25 season at fellow RMAC member, South Dakota Mines … In his freshman campaign with the Hardrockers, saw action in 28 games and made 21 starts … Averaged 6.0 points and 1.9 rebounds per game and was sixth on the team in points scored with 167 … Tallied six double-digit scoring games, including scoring 17 points each against Mary and Chadron State … Shot 41 percent from the field and was 36-for-90 (40 percent) from the 3-point line … His 36 made treys were second-most on the team … Had a 1.2 assist/turnover ratio and blocked a total of six shots … Played in all 20 RMAC games for the Hardrockers and averaged 6.2 points, 1.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game … Prepped at Rock Canyon High School for Coach Kent Grams … Graduated in 2024 … Earned Second-Team All-State and First-Team All-Continental League honors as a senior … Averaged 15.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game with the Jaguars … Helped the Jaguars to an Elite 8 State appearance in 2022-23 … In the classroom, carried a 3.8 GPA and is expected to major in Business at CSU Pueblo.

Ruebesam on Terry – "Mac (Terry) is a big guard who brings toughness, shot-making, and another perimeter ball handler to our program. At 6'4", his versatility is exciting—he can create off the bounce, shoot it from deep, and guard multiple positions. What makes Mac even more valuable is his experience in the RMAC—he knows the league and the toughness it takes to compete every single night. Coming back to his home state of Colorado, he's hungry to make an impact, and we're excited about what he'll bring to our program and the player he's becoming."

Kohlman Dutton (Houston, Texas) – 6-3 | 185 | Guard | Freshman
A high school standout from Bellaire Senior High School in Houston, Texas … Played for Coach Bruce Glover with the Cardinals … Named a Houston ISD First-Team All-District selection … Averaged 12.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game in his high school career … Was a member of Bellaire's 2025 UIL Class 6A State Runner-up Team … Played AAU Basketball for the Houston Raptors … In the classroom, carried a 3.5 GPA … Expected to major in Business at CSU Pueblo.

Ruebesam on Dutton - "Kohlman is a skilled, competitive guard with a scorer's mentality and a lot of upside. He's a Houston, Texas, product who competed at Bellaire High School in Class 6A—the largest classification in the state. He's wired to compete—whether it's getting downhill, making shots, or guarding the ball. Kohl plays with a real edge, and his ability to impact the game on both ends fits exactly what we're building. His best basketball is ahead of him, and we're excited to help him grow at CSU Pueblo."

Arrian Harpring (Broomfield, Colo.) – 6-7 | 250 | Forward/Center | Freshman
Harpring prepped at Legacy High School for Coach Connor Clay … Served as a team captain as senior in 2024-25 … Earned All-Conference honors as a senior and was an Honorable Mention All-Conference honoree as a junior … Averaged 14.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocked shots in high school … Scored over 600 career points in two-and-half full seasons … Also played baseball at Legacy … Played AAU Basketball for the Colorado Titans and Coach Rick Jimenez … In the classroom, carried a 3.1 GPA … Pre-Athletic Training major at CSU Pueblo.

Ruebesam on Harpring – "Ari (Harpring) is a high-upside big who brings size, skill, and a ton of potential to our program. He's just scratching the surface of the player he can become. His work ethic gives him a real chance to grow into something special. As a Colorado native and a Colorado Titans product, Ari takes pride in representing this state, and we're excited to be part of his development every step of the way."

Bryce Riehl (Colorado Springs, Colo.) – 6-1 | 180 | Guard | Freshman
Riehl was a three-sport letterwinner at Mesa Ridge High School … Played basketball at Mesa Ridge for Coach Joel Babbitt … Was a three-time First-Team All-State selection (2022, 2023, 2024) and the Colorado Springs Gazette Peak Performer of the Year in 2025 … Was also named a three-time All-League selection (2022, 2023, 2024) … Averaged 17.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 3.5 steals per game … Posted a 74-4 record in basketball at Mesa Ridge … Was a member to Mesa Ridge's back-to-back Colorado Class 5A State Championship teams in 2023 and 2024 and helped lead the Grizzlies to a State Final Four appearance in 2025 … Also lettered in football and baseball … Earned Second-Team All-State honors in football and was the Colorado Springs Gazette Player of the Year as a quarterback … In the classroom, carried a 4.18 GPA and is expected to major in Sports Medicine.

Ruebesam on Riehl -  "Bryce (Riehl) is a winner. He wraps up a decorated career at Mesa Ridge with a remarkable 74-4 record and back-to-back 5A state championships. He's a natural scorer with a deadly shooting stroke. Bryce brings a competitiveness, toughness, and fearlessness on both ends of the floor that Pack fans are going to love. He's going to leave a lasting impact on Pack Basketball over the next four years."

Ruebesam's first Pack team will get the 2025-26 season tipped off with back-to-back non-conference, in-region games in the South Central Regional Challenge on Nov. 14 and Nov. 15 at Cameron and Midwestern State respectively. The Pack will open RMAC play at home in Massari Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4 against Westminster University at 7:30 p.m.