Men's Basketball

Utah Jazz: 2025 NBA Prospects to Watch on Draft Day

These are the prospects to look out for in a loaded draft class, as the Utah Jazz aim to make the right move with the fifth pick.

By Luke Skinner, Sports Writer | June 17, 2025

The Utah Jazz finished as the worst team in the NBA this past season. On May 12, 2025, the Jazz hoped to be the first pick in the NBA Draft, but their wishes of achieving that were dashed as...

New Era Finals: Thunder and Pacers Set To Battle for First Title in Franchise History

Tyrese Haliburton and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will lead small-market franchises to a historic NBA Finals clash.

By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | June 5, 2025

For the first time since 2006, the NBA Finals will guarantee a first-time champion. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers — two small-market franchises built around youth, speed and...

New Era of Utah Basketball Begins

Things are trending in the right direction for Utah basketball thanks to a flurry of transfers and coaching changes.

By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | May 12, 2025

A new era is underway for the University of Utah men’s basketball team, and it’s being built on transfers, opportunity and a fresh coaching philosophy. Following a busy offseason that...

Navigating the NIL Era: How the University of Utah Is Strategizing Success

The addition of NIL in college athletics has added monetary elements to what was once just a ball game and has completely changed the landscape of the NCAA.

By John Leone, Sports Editor | May 9, 2025

This article originally appeared in the Money print issue, in stands March 2025. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. The landscape of collegiate athletics changed drastically...

Return to Glory? – Utah Betting on Alex Jensen To Revive Runnin Utes

After an underwhelming past few years under Craig Smith, the Runnin Utes will turn to former player Alex Jensen in hopes of revitalizing the historic program.

By Max Valva, Sports Writer | March 7, 2025

A return to glory? That's the question echoing through the halls of the Huntsman Center as the University of Utah welcomes back one of its own, Alex Jensen, the new head basketball coach of the Runnin...

Runnin Utes’ Senior Night Ends in Close Defeat to West Virginia

The Utah men's basketball celebrated senior night on Tuesday as the team took on West Virginia for their final home game of the season, eventually falling 71-69.

By Max Valva, Sports Writer | March 5, 2025

The air in the Jon M. Huntsman Center was thick with emotion as the Utah Runnin' Utes celebrated their senior class, only to witness a heart-wrenching 71-69 loss to a resilient West Virginia...

Runnin Utes Fall to Arizona in Coach Eilert’s First Game

Utah headed into Tucson with the opportunity for a big road win but the Wildcats veteran leadership was too much for the Utes to handle as they fell 83-66.

By Max Valva, Sports Writer | March 1, 2025

In a tumultuous week following a coaching change, the Utah Utes traveled to McKale Center to face the No. 22 Arizona Wildcats. Despite a valiant effort, particularly from Keanu Dawes and Ezra Ausar, the...

Utah Basketball Parts Ways with Craig Smith Before Season’s End

In a significant development, the University of Utah has announced that Men’s Basketball Head Coach Craig Smith will not return for the upcoming season.

By Max Valva, Sports Writer | February 24, 2025

In a significant development, the University of Utah has announced that Men’s Basketball Head Coach Craig Smith will not return for the upcoming season. Athletic Director Mark Harlan made the...

Runnin’ Utes Secure Crucial Wins Over the Kansas Schools

The Utah men's basketball team took down Kansas and Kansas state in back-to-back games this past weekend, keeping the Utes' NCAA tournament hopes alive.

By Max Valva, Sports Writer | February 20, 2025

The Utah men's basketball team beat both Kansas and Kansas state in back-to-back games this past weekend, keeping their NCAA tournament hopes alive. Runnin' Utes v. No. 17 Kansas President's Day...

Runnin’ Utes Split Week Vs Colorado and West Virginia

Following a disappointing loss in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the Runnin' Utes bounced back with a dominant 72-59 victory over the Colorado Buffaloes but fell short three days later against West Virginia, 72-61.

By Max Valva, Sports Writer | February 11, 2025

Following a disappointing loss in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the Runnin' Utes bounced back with a dominant 72-59 victory over the Colorado Buffaloes. Gabe Madsen led the charge with 17 points as Utah controlled...