UCF Basketball Lands Charleston Transfer Mister Dean

Dean reunites with brother Arturo, aims to build on strong freshman season

Apr. 15, 2026 at 11:23pm

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UCF Basketball has added Charleston guard Mister Dean to its 2026-27 roster through the transfer portal. The 6-foot-6 Miami native will reunite with his older brother, UCF point guard Arturo Dean, after an impressive freshman season at USC Upstate where he was named the Big South Freshman of the Year.

Why it matters

Mister Dean's addition gives UCF another talented guard who can contribute on both ends of the floor. The Dean brothers playing together could provide a major boost to the Knights' backcourt as they look to build on their recent success.

The details

Dean played in just three games at Charleston last season before suffering a torn ACL, but he is expected to receive a medical redshirt and enter next year as a redshirt sophomore. In his freshman campaign at USC Upstate in 2024-25, Dean averaged 15.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game while shooting 57% from the field. He scored in double figures 24 times, topped 20 points 10 times, and earned Big South Freshman of the Week honors six times.

  • Dean suffered a torn ACL on November 21, 2025 while playing for Charleston.
  • Dean was named the Big South Freshman of the Year in the 2024-25 season at USC Upstate.

The players

Mister Dean

A 6-foot-6 guard who was the Big South Freshman of the Year at USC Upstate in 2024-25 before transferring to UCF.

Arturo Dean

Mister Dean's older brother, who is the starting point guard for the UCF Knights.

UCF Knights

The Division I basketball program at the University of Central Florida, located in Orlando, Florida.

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What they’re saying

“UCF just felt like the right place for me. It's a great staff and a great environment. Having my brother there definitely made it even more special.”

— Mister Dean, UCF Basketball Transfer

What’s next

Mister Dean will look to recover from his torn ACL and be ready to contribute for the UCF Knights in the 2026-27 season, reuniting with his brother Arturo on the team.

The takeaway

The addition of Mister Dean gives the UCF Knights a talented and versatile guard who can make an immediate impact, especially with the family connection of playing alongside his brother Arturo. This move strengthens UCF's backcourt as they aim to build on their recent success.