Men's Basketball

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...

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?

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

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...

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...

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 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...

Utah Men’s Basketball Advance to NIT Semifinals in Historic Final Home Game

The Runnin' Utes will now head to the Hinkle Field House in Indianapolis to take on the Indiana State Sycamores on Tuesday, April 2 at 5:00 p.m. MST.

By Kyle Garrison, Assistant Sports Editor | March 28, 2024

The Utah men's basketball team (22-14, 9-11 Pac-12) came into this game with a lot on the line as they fought for a chance to advance to the NIT semifinals. For senior forward Branden Carlson,...

Utah Men’s Basketball Advances to NIT Quarterfinals with Win Over Iowa

The box score for the Utes was undeniably impressive, as Madsen put up a career-high 31 points, knocking down seven three-pointers and subsequently matching the three-point output of the entire Iowa team.

By Kyle Garrison, Assistant Sports Editor | March 25, 2024

The three-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes came into Salt Lake City this Sunday looking to advance to the NIT quarterfinals against the two-seeded Utah Utes. Utah started the game on fire, knocking down...

Utah Men’s Basketball Takes Down UC Irvine to Advance to Second Round of NIT

The Anteaters are a well-coached team with a lot of senior leadership, which caused some troubles for the Utes as they tried to close this one out.

By Kyle Garrison, Assistant Sports Editor | March 20, 2024

The Utah men's basketball team headed into their matchup with the UC Irvine Anteaters with a trip to the second round of the National Invitation Tournament on the line. The first half saw both...