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Commentary: The NIL era and its controversies

Sports should be fair. The NCAA has failed the student athletes and universities who are hoping to remain competitive in the NIL era.
By Luke Skinner, Sports Writer | November 28, 2025

This article originally appeared in the Off-Script print issue, in stands November 2025. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. In today's collegiate athletics world, Name,...

Utah guard, Don McHenry, defending Cal Poly, Cayden Ward at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Nov. 20, 2025. (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Splits Two-Game Set, Shocked by Cal Poly for the First Loss in Jensen Era

The Utah men’s basketball team opened the week with a 85‑77 win over Purdue Fort Wayne but fell 92‑85 to Cal Poly later in the week.
By Max Valva, Sports Writer | November 23, 2025

  The Utah Men’s Basketball Team opened the week with a home victory over Purdue Fort Wayne, improving to 5–0 under head coach Alex Jensen in the Acrisure Series.  Utah jumped out quickly...

Utah guard, Obomate Abbey, swarmed by Sam Houston defenders at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Nov. 15, 2025. (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Brown, Dawes power Utes past Sam Houston to remain unbeaten

Utah withstood a late Bearkats surge behind Brown’s clutch free throws and Dawes’ dominant 17-point, 15-rebound performance in an 85–79 win.
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | November 18, 2025

  The Runnin’ Utes improved to 4–0 with an 85-79 win over Sam Houston on Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Leaning on another dominant performance from junior guard Terrence...

Utah guard Terrence Brown (2) pressures Weber State’s Tijan Saine Jr. (3) during their matchup on Saturday at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Nov. 8, 2025. (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utes Find Their Groove Under Alex Jensen, Start Season 3-0

Behind Terrence Brown’s scoring surge and a gritty overtime win over Weber State, Utah men’s basketball is showing early signs of balance, confidence, and chemistry in the first weeks of the Jensen era.
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | November 12, 2025

  Through the first few weeks of the season, the University of Utah men’s basketball team has found its rhythm, its stars, and its swagger. Following a thriller overtime win against in-state...

Seydou Traore against San Jose State on Nov. 3, 2025. (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Jensen era begins with promise as Utes outlast Spartans in season opener

Seydou Traore’s career night lifted Utah to 84–75 win over San Jose State, setting up an in-state clash with Weber State on Saturday.
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | November 6, 2025

  The Alex Jensen era of Utah basketball tipped off Monday night inside the Jon M. Huntsman Center and though the product wasn’t perfect, it was a promising start for Jensen and the Utes. The...

Runnin' Utes guard Terrence Brown (2) vs the University Nevada Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

New era begins for Utah men’s basketball under Alex Jensen

The Runnin' Utes started the 2025-26 season with an exhibition game against Nevada on Oct. 17.
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | October 19, 2025

  The Runnin’ Utes are set to turn the page on a new chapter of Utah basketball under first-year head coach Alex Jensen. As Utah tipped off its 2025-26 campaign with an exhibition matchup against...

Art at the Salt Lake City Summer League game, July 8, 2025. (Photo by John Leone | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Salt Lake Summer League – The Story Lines

For the third time in history, the Jon M. Huntsman Center became the home of the NBA Summer League, and it didn't disappoint.
By John Leone, Sports Editor | July 14, 2025

  The Utah Jazz and the University of Utah combined to host the Salt Lake City Summer League from July 5 to 8. This round-robin tournament, featuring the Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia...

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Commentary: Why College Basketball Is Overtaking the NBA

There are plenty of reasons behind the plummeting NBA ratings, but college basketball hasn't struggled with any of them. Here's why.
By John Leone, Sports Editor | July 8, 2025

  The National Basketball Association has long been the pinnacle of entertainment for hoops fans, but the tides are turning in a major way. From rowdy student sections to the mania of March...

Ace Bailey stands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the fifth pick by the Utah Jazz in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY on June 25, 2025. (Photo by Brad Penner | Imagn Images)

Jazz Add to Core with Ace Bailey and Walter Clayton Jr.

The Utah Jazz drafted Ace Bailey and Walter Clayton Jr.. Basketball fans are well-acquainted with the two stars and are excited to see them team up in Utah.
By Luke Skinner, Sports Writer | June 26, 2025

  With the fifth and 18th picks in the NBA Draft, the Utah Jazz selected two of the top prospects in the 2025 class, Ace Bailey and Walter Clayton Jr. With the fifth pick, Utah now has the...