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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

Mens Basketball: Daniels making an impact

Men’s Basketball: Daniels making an impact

December 14, 2016

Although Devon Daniels is only a freshman, he doesn’t look the part in his coach’s eyes. Playing in their first road game of the season, and playing against one of the top teams in the country in...

The University of Utah Mens Basketball Runnin Utes senior Lorenzo Bonam (15) takes a jump shot vs the Butler Bulldogs at the Huntsman Center on Monday, November 28, 2016

Utah Drops First Road Game to Xavier, 77-69

December 10, 2016

On the road for the first time this season, the Runnin’ Utes weren’t able to fend off No. 13 Xavier as they dropped their second game of the season, 77-69. When down by 15 points, Utah attempted to...

Runnin Utes take 87-80 victory over Utah Valley

Runnin’ Utes take 87-80 victory over Utah Valley

December 7, 2016

After defeating Montana State last week, the Utah men's basketball took on Utah Valley on Tuesday, Dec. 6. After a close game against their in-state opponents, the Runnin’ Utes managed to snag a 87-80...

The University of Utah Mens Basketball Runnin Utes junior Kyle Kuzma (35) drives the ball towards the top of the key in the game vs the Butler Bulldogs at the Huntsman Center on Monday, November 28, 2016

A Learning Curve: Runnin’ Utes trying to find their footing

December 6, 2016

The Runnin’ Utes have a slate of new faces on the team, and with it there have been some growing pains. The team had a perfect record in the opening weeks of the 2016-17 season, albeit it was against...

The University of Utah Mens Basketball Runnin Utes junior Kyle Kuzma (35) shoots a free throw vs the Butler Bulldogs at the Huntsman Center on Monday, November 28, 2016

Runnin’ Utes Take Down Montana State, 92-84

December 2, 2016

After its first loss of the season, the Utah men’s basketball team redeemed itself against Montana State on Thursday, Dec. 1, with a 92-84 victory against the Bobcats. Devon Daniels scored 18 points,...

The University of Utah Mens Basketball Runnin Utes junior Kyle Kuzma (35) drives the ball towards the top of the key in the game vs the Butler Bulldogs at the Huntsman Center on Monday, Nov. 28, 2016

Utah drops first game of the season to Butler, 68-59

November 28, 2016

A late game push wasn’t enough for the Runnin’ Utes as they dropped their first game of the season 68-59 to Butler. Both teams entered Monday night’s contest with a perfect record — Utah was 4-0...

March Madness Takes the Cake

March Madness Takes the Cake

November 28, 2016

Basketball is my favorite sport. I started playing the game when I was in third grade, and I eventually grew tired of playing the sport of by the time my junior year of high school rolled around. However,...

Redshirt sophomore forward Kyle Kuzma (35) is introduced before an NCAA mens basketball game against the BYU Cougars at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015. Chris Samuels, Daily Utah Chronicle.

Great Debate: How Will the Runnin’ Utes Season Play Out?

November 15, 2016

  [row cols_nr="2"] [col size="6"] This Won't be Their Year Blake Marshall Long before the days of BCS busting and Power Five conferences, U fans had one thing to look forward to: basketball...

Utah handily beats Northwest Nazarene 81-37

November 12, 2016

The Runnin' Utes opened their season at home against the Northwest Nazarene Crusaders on Nov. 12. Utah would roll out to a quick start when Kyle Kuzma and Parker Van Dyke each drained a three pointer...

Redshirt sophomore forward Kyle Kuzma (35) is introduced before an NCAA mens basketball game against the BYU Cougars at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015. Chris Samuels, Daily Utah Chronicle.

The Utes will do what they always do — win

November 6, 2016

As someone who has lived most of his life in Utah and who pays attention to the wide world of sports on a consistent basis, I feel like I may know a thing or two. Sports in Utah are perhaps the most puzzling...