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Utah men's basketball head coach Craig Smith during their second round of the Pac-12 tournament vs. CU Boulder at the T-Mobile Stadium in Las Vegas, NV on March 14, 2024. (Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Suffer First Loss of the Year Against Mississippi St

The Runnin' Utes fell just short against Mississippi State in the first big non conference test of the young college basketball season.
By Max Valva, Sports Writer November 19, 2024

  The Runnin’ Utes fell just short in a hard-fought Mid-South Showdown against the Mississippi State Bulldogs, losing 78-73 Sunday evening at a neutral site in Memphis. Despite holding an 11-point...

University of Utah Men’s Basketball player Gabe Madsen (55) in the game vs. the Colorado Buffaloes on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin Utes Improve to 3-0 with Win Against Queens

Gabe Madsen led with 24 points, while Mike Sharavjamts added a career-high 19, setting Utah up with strong momentum ahead of their first Power Four matchup at Mississippi State.
By Max Valva, Sports Writer November 14, 2024

  In the third game of the 2024-25 season, the Runnin’ Utes capped off their opening homestand with a commanding 96-65 win over the previously undefeated Queens University Royals on Tuesday night...

University of Utah Men’s Basketball player Gabe Madsen (55) in the game vs. the Colorado Buffaloes on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Drain 19 Threes in Win Over Central Arkansas

The Runnin' Utes cruised to a 98-63 win over Central Arkansas, tying a school record with 19 three-pointers. Gabe Madsen became the 42nd Ute to surpass 1,000 career points, and Utah’s balanced scoring and strong rebounding led to the dominant victory.
By Max Valva, Sports Writer November 8, 2024

  In its second game of the 2024-25 season, the Runnin’ Utes tipped off against the Central Arkansas Bears at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday night at the Huntsman Center. The Utes lit up the court with...

The Runnin’ Utes light the U after defeating the BYU Cougars at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Dec. 09, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Win Season Opener Against Alcorn State

The Runnin’ Utes secured a dominant 100-59 victory against the Alcorn State Braves on Monday, showcasing their depth and offensive firepower.
By Max Valva, Sports Writer November 6, 2024

  The Runnin’ Utes handled business against the Alcorn State Braves on Monday, winning by a score of 100-59 in their first game of the regular season at the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Twelve Ute...

Utah Utes Mens's Basketball team cheers in a huddle during a Pac-12 NCAA game vs. The Arizona Wildcats in the Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Feb. 27,2016

2024-25 Runnin’ Utes Preview

With a completely revamped team and a spot in one of the country's most competitive basketball conferences, the Runnin' Utes have an intense season ahead of them.
By Max Valva, Sports Writer November 6, 2024

  The University of Utah Runnin’ Utes are poised to make their highly anticipated debut in the Big 12 Conference. As the nation’s premier basketball league, the Big 12 boasts a staggering five...

Does Jayson Tatum Still Have More to Prove?

Does Jayson Tatum Still Have More to Prove?

Was a summer that consisted of an Olympic gold medal and an NBA championship enough to label Jayson Tatum a superstar or does he still have more to prove?
By Max Valva, Sports Writer August 26, 2024

  Was a summer that consisted of an Olympic gold medal and an NBA championship enough to label Jayson Tatum a superstar or does he still have more to prove? Accomplishments The Celtics just won...

How the OKC Thunder Built a Contender Fast

How the OKC Thunder Built a Contender Fast

Oklahoma City completely rebuilt their team beginning in 2019 and have gone from one of the worst teams in the Western Conference to the No. 1 seed this past year. 
By Max Valva, Sports Writer June 13, 2024

  The Oklahoma City Thunder's recent success story is a masterclass in navigating the often treacherous waters of an NBA rebuild. After the departures of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, two...

Utah center Keiba Keita (13) celebrates after scoring versus the BYU Cougars at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Dec. 9, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Keba Keita’s Journey to Collegiate Basketball

Thus far into his sophomore year, Keita has made massive strides, averaging 8.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game as a key piece in the Utah rotation.
By Kyle Garrison, Assistant Sports Editor April 21, 2024

  The University of Utah men's basketball team was able to put another winning season under their belt this year, which would not be possible without their sixth man, Keba Keita. The 6-foot-8 sophomore...

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Home Stretch: Utah Men and Women’s Basketball End of Season Recap

In this episode, Kyle Garrison and Brooke Hale chat about the Utah men and women's basketball teams, addressing what both teams did well this season and what fans can expect next season.
By Stevie Shaughnessey, Brooke Hale, and Kyle Garrison April 13, 2024

Transcript: Brooke Hale: Hi and welcome back to the Home Stretch, The Daily Utah Chronicle sports podcast. My name is Brooke and I'll be your host. Today Kyle will be joining us to give his thoughts...

Utah forward Ben Carlson (1) versus the UC Irvine Anteaters at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Men’s Basketball Falls to Indiana State in NIT Semifinals

Unfortunately for Utah, the comeback effort led by Smith was not enough, as the Utes would fall 100-90, ending their season in the NIT Semifinals.
By Kyle Garrison, Assistant Sports Editor April 2, 2024

  Both teams came into this matchup hungry for a spot in the NIT finals, but the spectacular offensive performance by the Indiana State Sycamores was too much to overcome for Utah, as they fell...