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

Adams: Senior Trio Has Undoubtedly Left Their Mark On Utah Program

Adams: Senior Trio Has Undoubtedly Left Their Mark On Utah Program

March 3, 2016

When I first started going to the U, the Runnin’ Utes didn’t have much of a presence on campus. Head coach Larry Krystkowiak — who was just named Coach of the Week by ESPN this past weekend — was...

Senior guard Brandon Taylor high-fives members of the MUSS after a Pac-12 regular season game against the Cal Golden Bears at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. Chris Samuels, Daily Utah Chronicle.

Senior Feature: Brandon Taylor Never Felt Undersized During Transformation At Utah

March 2, 2016

Although Brandon Taylor’s height doesn’t immediately draw attention, the way he plays the game does. The 5-foot-10 senior has had his fair share of difficulties while on the court. None of these are...

Senior guard Dakarai Tucker (14) driving the lane  in an NCAA mens basketball game against IPFW at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, Saturday, Dec 5, 2015.  Chris Ayers, The Daily Utah Chronicle.

Despite Decrease In Playing Time, Senior Tucker ‘Never Gave Up’ On Himself

March 1, 2016

Players who start the majority of games in their sophomore season expect to have an even more prominent role once their junior and senior seasons roll around. However, that wasn’t the case for current...

Utah Utes Menss Basketball sophomore Jakob Poeltl (42) celebrates after making a layup in a Pac-12 NCAA game vs. The Arizona Wildcats in the Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Feb. 27,2016

Poeltl Taking Care of Unfinished Business in Utes’ Win Over Arizona

February 29, 2016

For the first time in 18 years, Utah got a win against Arizona, 70-64, this last Saturday at home. While the Utes ended that particular streak, they have a new one going — six straight conference wins,...

Utah Utes Menss Basketball senior Brandon Tayor (11) talks with Spencer Eccles following a Pac-12 NCAA game vs. The Arizona Wildcats in the Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Feb. 27,2016

Adams: Taylor’s Trials Lead Him To Playing The Best Basketball Of His Career

February 29, 2016

While they play two completely different sports, there are similarities between two of the biggest senior athletes at the U in Travis Wilson and Brandon Taylor. Both have had up-and-down careers as Utes....

Men’s Basketball: Runnin’ Utes outlast No. 9 Arizona in intense Pac-12 battle, 70-64

February 27, 2016

Senior point guard Brandon Taylor came through in the clutch for the Runnin’ Utes, hitting a late game three-pointer after crossing over Arizona's Gabe York, as well as a clutch free throw, to help Utah...

Mens Basketball: Utah Fans Camp Out In Krystkowiakville Second Year In A Row

Men’s Basketball: Utah Fans Camp Out In “Krystkowiakville” Second Year In A Row

February 26, 2016

Ahead of last year’s matchup between Arizona and Utah, fans took it upon themselves to get the best seats in the Huntsman Center. They’re doing the same thing this year, as Krystkowiakville is gearing...

Mens Basketball: Utah Hopes To Keep Winning Streak Alive In Arizona Matchup

Men’s Basketball: Utah Hopes To Keep Winning Streak Alive In Arizona Matchup

February 26, 2016

Utah has never beaten Arizona since head coach Larry Krystkowiak has been at Utah. The Utes are currently riding a five-game winning streak. One of these streaks is bound to end, but Utah’s just hoping...

Sophomore forward Jakob Poeltl (42) celebrates as junior guard Lorenzo Bonam (15) makes a shot plus a fowl in a Pac-12 regular season game against the Cal Golden Bears at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. Chris Samuels, Daily Utah Chronicle.

Men’s Basketball: Runnin’ Utes on fire from deep in 81-46 win over ASU

By Kim Brenneisen February 25, 2016

The hot shooting streak for the Utes continued as they dominated the Sun Devils in the Huntsman Center on Thursday night, beating ASU 81-46. Utah finished the game shooting 44 percent from the field...

Sophomore forward Jakob Poeltl (42) chases down a loose ball in a Pac-12 regular season game against the Cal Golden Bears at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. Chris Samuels, Daily Utah Chronicle.

Great Debate: Should Jakob Poeltl Be the Pac-12 Player of the Year?

February 25, 2016

Jakob Poeltl A Slam Dunk For Pac-12 Player of the Year by Tyler Crum Jakob Poeltl’s transformation from promising freshman to the Runnin’ Utes offense centerpiece has been a double-edged sword for...