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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

University of Utah freshman guard Rylan Jones (15) shoots a layup in an NCAA Mens Basketball game vs. Mississippi Valley State University at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday November 08, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Rylan Jones: The Drive to be Great

By Brayden Ramsay, Sports Writer February 12, 2020

  Mental toughness, determination and intensity. These three traits describe Utah’s freshman point guard in the clearest way possible. People were skeptical about the Runnin’ Utes' lack of...

University of Utah sophomore forward Timmy Allen (1) during an NCAA Basketball game vs. the California Golden Bears at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. (Photo by Jalen Pace | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

University of Utah Men’s Basketball Heads to Oregon to Take on Ducks, Beavers

By Brayden Ramsay, Sports Writer February 11, 2020

  This week, the University of Utah men’s basketball team will travel to Oregon to take on the Oregon Ducks and the Oregon State Beavers. Utah’s only home loss of the year came against the...

University of Utah sophomore guard Both Gach (11) dribbles the ball past Washington State players in an NCAA Mens Basketball game vs. Washington State at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday January 25, 2020.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Men’s Basketball Slips Up in Los Angeles

By Brayden Ramsay, Sports Writer February 2, 2020

  The University of Utah Runnin’ Utes travelled to Los Angeles to take on the USC Trojans and UCLA Bruins this past week. Utah would don new warmup gear with the numbers 8 and 24 in honor of...

University of Utah freshman forward Mikael Jantunen (20) reacts to the offensive foul call on University of Washington sophomore guard Jamal Bey (5) against Riley Battin (21) of the Utah Utes during an NCAA Basketball game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Men’s Basketball to Take on USC, UCLA in Key Conference Matchups

By Brayden Ramsay, Sports Writer January 30, 2020

  The University of Utah Runnin’ Utes (12-7, 3-4 Pac-12) will take on the USC Trojans (16-4, 5-2 Pac-12) and the UCLA Bruins (10-10, 3-4 Pac-12) on Thursday, Jan. 30 and Sunday, Feb. 2.   Utah’s...

University of Utah sophomore forward Timmy Allen (1) takes a free throw shot during an NCAA Basketball game vs. The University of Oregon at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Fueled by Tragedy: Utah’s Timmy Allen is Bound for Greatness

By Brayden Ramsay, Sports Writer January 24, 2020

  In his second season at the University of Utah, sophomore Timmy Allen has stepped up to become a leader. Allen’s drive and determination, however, started long before he stepped foot in Salt...

University of Utah sophomore forward Riley Battin (21) dribbles around University of Oregon redshirt senior forward Shakur Juiston (10) during an NCAA Basketball game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Men’s Basketball Losing Streak Continues Against Arizona Schools

By Brayden Ramsay, Sports Writer January 19, 2020

  The University of Utah Runnin’ Utes (10-5, 1-4 Pac-12) took a trip to the desert to take on the Arizona Wildcats (11-5, 3-2 Pac-12) and the Arizona State Sun Devils (10-7, 2-3 Pac-12) this...

University of Utah sophomore guard Both Gach (11) takes a free throw shot during an NCAA Basketball game vs. The University of Oregon at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes to Face Tough Test in the Desert

By Brayden Ramsay, Sports Writer January 16, 2020

  The University of Utah Runnin’ Utes went 3-3 over the Christmas break, knocking off No. 6 Kentucky during the stretch. Utah would also take down Oregon State and Weber State while dropping...

Sophomore Both Gach (11) gets a pass against Weber State University in the Beehive Classic on Dec. 14 at the Vivint Smart Home Arena.
(Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Men’s Basketball Beat Weber State in Final Season of The Beehive Classic

By Brayden Ramsay, Sports Writer December 14, 2019

  The University of Utah Runnin' Utes (7-2, 0-0) faced off against the Weber State Wildcats (3-5, 0-0) in the Zions Bank Beehive Classic on Saturday afternoon. The crowd was sparse on a brisk...

University of Utah sophomore guard Both Gach (11) takes a free throw shot during an NCAA Basketball game vs. Brigham Young University at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes to Face Wildcats in Beehive Classic

By Brayden Ramsay, Sports Writer December 14, 2019

  The University of Utah Runnin’ Utes (7-2, 0-0 Pac-12) will take on the Weber State Wildcats (3-5, 0-0 Big Sky) on Saturday Dec. 14, 2019.   Utah’s Previous Matchup Being at home...

University of Utah Utes Forward Timmy Allen (1) dribbles with the ball during an NCAA Basketball match vs. the Minnesota Gophers at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Men’s Basketball Gets Two Wins at Home

By Brayden Ramsay, Sports Writer December 8, 2019

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team faced in-state rival BYU as well as the Central Arkansas Bears this past week.   Utah vs BYU Utah and BYU traded blows to start the game,...