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Darryn Peterson headlines promising summer for Utah Jazz

From Peterson's breakout performances to encouraging development across the roster, the Jazz will leave Summer League with plenty of optimism for the future.
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | July 15, 2026

  The Utah Jazz entered the 2026 NBA Summer League, looking to gain some clarity on the next phase of their rebuild. Seven games in, they will leave Las Vegas with something far more valuable than...

The MUSS (Mighty Utah Student Section) cheers at the University of Utah Men’s Basketball game vs. the Colorado Buffaloes at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. (Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Utes Men’s Basketball 2026-27 season preview

The roster is fluid, but mostly set for the upcoming season. The schedule will be finalized and released in the coming months.
By Brayden Ortega, Sports Writer | June 19, 2026

  After finishing 16th and last in the Big 12 last season, the vast majority of the 2025-26 men's basketball team graduated or transferred. Only three players return from last year: guard Lucas...

The University of Utah men's basketball team plays against The UCLA Bruins in an NCAA Basketball game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. (Photo by courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle archives)

A new year brings renewed momentum for Utah Basketball

Success is possible for the Runnin' Utes as long as they continue to utilize their strengths and correct their weaknesses.
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | March 14, 2026

This article originally appeared in the Resolutions print issue, in stands February 2026. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. A new year often brings optimism, new routines...

Utah guard Terrence Brown (2) driving to the rim for a layup at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Feb. 21, 2026. (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Road drought ends in Morgantown, Runnin’ Utes fall to UCF at home

Runnin’ Utes snap 13-month road drought at West Virginia but fall 73-71 to UCF after late free throws at the Huntsman Center.
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | February 24, 2026

The Runnin' Utes have finally broken through on the road in Morgantown, grinding out a 61-56 win over West Virginia on Feb. 18, but the Utes couldn’t stack the momentum once they returned to Salt Lake...

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (8) shoots during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at FedExForum in Memphis, TN on Feb. 2, 2026. (Courtesy Petre Thomas-Imagn Images)

Jazz trade for Jaren Jackson Jr. in blockbuster deal

Enthusiasm is taking over Salt Lake City as Jaren Jackson Jr. has been traded to the Jazz in exchange for four players and three draft picks.
By John Leone, Sports Editor | February 4, 2026

  Nobody was expecting Danny Ainge to go out and acquire major pieces ahead of the NBA trade deadline. He proved everyone wrong on Tuesday morning, sending away four players and three draft picks...

Don McHenry stands with hands on knees during game vs. Mississippi State at the Delta Center.

Runnin’ Utes fall to BYU in Holy War rematch

Utah has struggled to close out games throughout the 2025-26 season. After falling victim to this once again, coaches and players are searching for answers.
By John Leone, Sports Editor | January 27, 2026

  Utah played a top-15 BYU team tough for 30 minutes on the road but ultimately ran out of steam down the stretch, falling to 1-6 in conference play.  Despite the 91-78 loss, Runnin’ Utes...

Utah guard Terrence Brown (2) at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Jan. 3, 2026. (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah shows growth in Big 12 play with breakthrough win over TCU

After close losses to BYU and Texas Tech, the Runnin’ Utes earned their first conference victory under Alex Jensen on Saturday, and look to build momentum.
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | January 20, 2026

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team is still searching for consistency in its first season under head coach Alex Jensen. The past week has offered a clearer picture of what the Runnin’...

Utah guard Terrence Brown (2) sizing up Arizona's Jaden Bradley (0) at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Jan. 3, 2026. (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah opens Big 12 play with loss to No. 1 Arizona

The Runnin’ Utes showed resilience but fell 97–78 in Saturday's conference opener at the Huntsman Center.
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | January 7, 2026

  The University of Utah’s men’s basketball team officially turned the page into a new era Saturday afternoon, opening Big 12 conference play against the top-ranked team in the nation. The...

Utah guard Terrence Brown, at the Delta Center on Dec. 13, 2025. (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah men’s basketball enters Big 12 play

After an up-and-down non-conference slate, Utah enters Big 12 play looking to establish rhythm, consistency and identity against a deeper league schedule.
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | January 3, 2026

  Utah’s non-conference schedule is now complete, and the Runnin’ Utes enter Big 12 Conference play this Saturday with a clear sense of who they are and where they still need to improve. Utah...