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The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

Men's Basketball

Senior guard Brandon Taylor (11) looking for the open man  in an NCAA mens basketball game against IPFW at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, Saturday, Dec 5, 2015.  Chris Ayers, The Daily Utah Chronicle.

Runnin’ Utes Focused On ASU, And Nothing More

By Kim Brenneisen February 25, 2016

Back at home for the remaining three games on the regular-season schedule, the Runnin’ Utes will take on the Sun Devils on Thursday night in the Huntsman Center. Utah is riding a four-game winning...

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.

Runnin’ Utes Working On New Identity Without Delon Wright

February 23, 2016

Although Utah struggled a bit to really come into its own at the beginning of the year without last season's leader Delon Wright, head coach Larry Krystkowiak thinks the team is hitting its stride at just...

Sophomore forward Brekkott Chapman (0) defends Cal Golden Bears guard Jordan Mathews, right in a Pac-12 regular season game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. Chris Samuels, Daily Utah Chronicle.

Runnin’ Utes Complete LA Sweep, Beat USC 80-69

February 21, 2016

It was a game of runs for the most part, but in the end, the Runnin’ Utes pulled away from the USC Trojans and came out on top, 80-69 on the road. Jakob Poeltl finished with a game-high 29 points and...

Dillon Brooks (24) rises up for a three-pointer over Kyle Kuzma (35) of Utah. The 16 ranked Oregon Ducks host the Utah Utes on February 7, 2016 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon. (Samuel Marshall/Emerald)

Runnin’ Utes preparing for athletic Trojans in crucial conference contest

February 21, 2016

Playing their final game on the road, the Runnin’ Utes will face the USC Trojans on Sunday afternoon in a pivotal Pac-12 matchup. Utah is currently riding a three-game winning streak, its latest coming...

Sophomore forward Brekkott Chapman (0) defends Cal Golden Bears guard Jordan Mathews, right in a Pac-12 regular season game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. Chris Samuels, Daily Utah Chronicle.

Utah holds on to win at UCLA for first time since joining Pac-12, 75-73

February 18, 2016

On Thursday night, Utah nearly squandered a 14-point lead but in the end was able to hold on and beat UCLA 75-73 in Pauley Pavilion. UCLA had several opportunities to tie the game at 70 apiece at the end...

Sophomore forward Brekkott Chapman (0) defends Cal Golden Bears guard Jordan Mathews, right in a Pac-12 regular season game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. Chris Samuels, Daily Utah Chronicle.

Great Debate: Where Will Utah Finish in the Pac-12?

February 18, 2016

Early-Season Losses Will Place Utes Outside Of The Top Three by Tyler Crum As the end of another hectic year of Pac-12 men’s basketball draws near, the Runnin’ Utes have only three weeks left in...

Mens Basketball: Taylor Finds Confidence In Play Following Uncharacteristic Foul

Men’s Basketball: Taylor Finds Confidence In Play Following Uncharacteristic Foul

February 18, 2016

A couple of weeks ago, Utah point guard Brandon Taylor committed a foul, but it wasn’t your ordinary foul. He fouled Oregon State’s Stephen Thompson Jr. while he was shooting a last-second, half-court...

Mens Basketball: Runnin Utes Preparing For First Matchup With UCLA

Men’s Basketball: Runnin’ Utes Preparing For First Matchup With UCLA

February 18, 2016

The Runnin’ Utes are traveling to Southern California and will take on the UCLA Bruins on Thursday night at Pauley Pavilion. The Utes are currently riding a two-game winning streak, with their most...

Utah Utes congratulate Brandon Taylor after scoring a basket.  The Utah Utes beat the San Diego Aztecs 81-76 at the Huntsman Center on Monday, Nov. 16, 2015

Adams: Up-and-Down Utes Can Take Advantage of Pac-12 Parity

February 16, 2016

Is it just me, or does this Utah team seem a little bipolar this season? I mean, seriously, what is the deal with the Runnin’ Utes? First, they start the Pac-12 season 1-3, causing fans to question...

Runnin Utes sophmore forward Jakob Poeltl (42) looks for the basket at the Utah vs Oregon basketball game Thursday January 14, 2016.

Men’s Basketball: Relying on Poeltl Paying off for Runnin’ Utes

February 15, 2016

When the Runnin’ Utes rely on their big man Jakob Poeltl, things usually work out for them on the offensive end of the floor. When they start to go away from the center and take outside shots early in...