The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

Men's Basketball

University of Utah senior forward Tyler Rawson (21) takes a jump shot over UCLA Bruins defense during an NCAA Basketball game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Clutch Shooting, Divine Intervention Lift Utah Over UCLA

By Justin Adams February 23, 2018

“I tell you what, Jon Huntsman [Sr.] is up there pulling some strings for the old Utes,” said Utah men’s basketball head coach Larry Krystkowiak following a 84-78 home win over UCLA in which Parker...

Utah Utes guard Justin Bibbins (1) and forward Donnie Tillman (3) defend Hawaii Warriors guard Brocke Stepteaus (2) shot as Utah hosts Hawaii at The Huntsman Center in Salt Lake on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.

Black Athletes’ Struggles to Outrun Racism

By Brittni Meservy February 12, 2018

Oftentimes sports are played as a distraction from reality. On the court, basketball players can escape and focus on the game, but for some, it’s not that easy. Sometimes through sports, athletes...

University of Utah junior guard Parker Van Dyke (5) drove to the basket in an NCAA Mens Basketball game vs. The Stanford Cardinals in Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT on Thursday, February 8, 2018.

(Photo by Curtis Lin/ Daily Utah Chronicle)

Men’s Basketball: Top 5 Stats from Utah’s Win Over Stanford

By Justin Adams February 12, 2018

On Thursday night, the University of Utah men's basketball team played one of, if not the best, game of the season statistically. The Utes came away with a 75-60 win against the Stanford Cardinal as multiple...

University of Utah senior guard Justin Bibbins (1) drove the ball in an NCAA Mens Basketball game vs. The Stanford Cardinals in Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT on Thursday, February 8, 2018.

(Photo by Curtis Lin/ Daily Utah Chronicle)

Men’s Basketball: Utah Bounces Back for 75-60 Win Vs. Stanford

By Kim Brenneisen February 9, 2018

Aside from a brief semblance of a competitive game midway through the first half, the University of Utah men’s basketball team (14-9, 6-6) rolled its way to a 75-60 win over the Stanford Cardinal (13-12,...

Men’s Basketball: Utah Struggles Against Colorado, Falls 67-55

Men’s Basketball: Utah Struggles Against Colorado, Falls 67-55

By Brittni Meservy February 3, 2018

Shots would not fall for the University of Utah men’s basketball team (13-9 overall, 5-6 Pac-12) as it lost to Colorado (13-10 overall, 5-6 Pac-12) on the road Friday night, 67-55. The defeat serves...

University of Utah junior guard Sedrick Barefield (0) drives towards the basket around University of Arizona senior forward Keanu Pinder (25) during an NCAA Basketball game  at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018.

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Men’s Basketball: Utah Falls Short to No. 11 Arizona, 74-73

By Brittni Meservy January 27, 2018

With a chance to pull back-to-back upsets on the road, the University of Utah men’s basketball team (13-8 overall, 5-5 Pac-12) came up short in the final seconds against No. 11 Arizona (18-4 overall,...

University of Utah junior guard Sedrick Barefield (0) pivots with the ball during an NCAA Basketball game vs. Arizona State University Sun Devils at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018.

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Men’s Basketball: Utah Clinches OT Victory Against No. 21 ASU, 80-77

By Brittni Meservy January 26, 2018

It wasn’t too pretty, but an overtime win isn’t anything to complain about. In the desert on Thursday night, the University of Utah men’s basketball team (13-7 overall, 5-4 Pac-12) defeated No. 21...

University of Utah junior guard Sedrick Barefield (0) takes a shot during an NCAA Basketball game vs. Arizona State University Sun Devils at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018.

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Travel to Arizona for Pair of Road Games

By Brittni Meservy January 25, 2018

After sweeping the Washington schools this past weekend, the University of Utah men’s basketball team (12-7 overall, 4-4 Pac-12) will look to carry that momentum on the road. The Runnin’ Utes will...

University of Utah senior forward Tyler Rawson (21) passes in an NCAA Basketball game vs. Mississippi Valley State University at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Complete Sweep, Beat WSU, 82-69

By Brittni Meservy January 22, 2018

For the second time this season, the University of Utah men’s basketball team (12-7 overall, 4-4 Pac-12) was able to pull off a sweep. On Sunday night, the Runnin’ Utes took down Washington State (9-10...

University of Utah senior forward David Collette (13) battles for a shot over Sam Timmins (33) and Noah Dickerson (15) of the Washington Huskies during an NCAA Basketball game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018.

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Top 5 Numbers from Utah Men’s Basketball Win Over UW

By Justin Adams January 19, 2018

20-10 - Justin Bibbins recorded his first career double-double as a Ute. It didn’t come on the back of a great passing night, although he had five assists. The 5-foot-8-inch point guard led the team...