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Men's Basketball

Ute Kyle Kuzma drives against Husky Sam Timmins during the Utah Utes 85-61 victory over the Washington Huskies at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. (Photo by Rishi Deka | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Catching up with Former Utes: Kyle Kuzma

By Max Lepore, Sports Writer August 2, 2023

  On June 30, 2023, Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma signed a four-year, $102 million contract to remain with his team. Kuzma, who won an NBA championship in 2020, set up his family for generations....

The Championship Banner of the Miami Heat, who unexpetedly made it to the NBA Finals in 2023 where they lost to the Denver Nuggets 4-1.

2023 Has Been a Crazy Year for South Florida Sports

By Isaac Dunaway, Sports Writer June 27, 2023

  This year has been one of the most memorable years if you’re a South Florida sports fan. There have been multiple unexpected postseason runs, including Lionel Messi joining MLS’s Inter Miami...

Utah guard Marco Anthony (10) in the game versus Washington State Cougars at Jon. M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Jan. 19 2023.

Runnin’ Utes Go One-and-Done in Pac-12 Tournament, Likely Ending Tumultuous Season

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor March 9, 2023

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team bowed out early in the Pac-12 Tournament at the hands of the Stanford Cardinal, potentially ending what has been an up-and-down season for the Utes....

The MUSS cheers during the NCAA Football game versus Oregon State University at the Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Oct. 1, 2022.

The Unique Impact of the Mighty Utah Student Section

By Max Lepore, Sports Writer March 9, 2023

  Mary Allen is a designer at the Daily Utah Chronicle, however, she is speaking in her capacity as the head of MUSS marketing.    The Mighty Utah Student Section was founded in 2002...

University of Utah guard Lazar Stefanovic (#20, So.) in the game vs. the California Golden Bears on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on campus in Salt Lake City.

Runnin’ Utes Close Out Regular Season with Tough Loss in Colorado

By Max Lepore, Sports Writer March 5, 2023

  The Runnin’ Utes played their last game of the regular season against the Colorado Buffaloes on Friday. The Utes looked to rebound off of their recent losses and head into the Pac-12 tournament...

University of Utah center Branden Carlson (#35, Sr.) in the game vs. the California Golden Bears on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on campus in Salt Lake City.

Runnin’ Utes Lose Fourth in a Row on Emotional Senior Day

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor February 26, 2023

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team dropped a game to the USC Trojans on Saturday night. Utah has now lost four in a row and sits at 10-9 in conference play with just one game to go. Utah...

University of Utah Men's Basketball guard Mike Saunders Jr. (#2, Jr.) in the NCAA Men's Basketball game vs. Idaho State University at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Monday, November 14, 2022.

Runnin’ Utes Fight to the End Against No. 4 UCLA

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor February 24, 2023

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team dropped an exciting game against the No. 4 UCLA Bruins late Thursday night. Utah fought back from down double digits to make it a one possession...

Utah guard Wilguens Junior Exacte (11) in the game versus the Washington State Cougars at Jon. M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Jan. 19 2023.

Runnin’ Utes Drop Game to No. 8 Arizona, Season Now on the Ropes

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor February 17, 2023

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team dropped a big game to No. 8 Arizona on the road Thursday night, with their already dim NCAA Tournament hopes taking a shot because of it. Utah already...

Utah center Branden Carlson (35) in the game versus Washington State Cougars at the Jon. M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Jan. 19 2023.

Utah Men’s Hoops Wins Wire-to-Wire Over Colorado

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor February 12, 2023

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team picked up a quality win over the Colorado Buffaloes at home on Saturday night. The win keeps them right in the mix for a top-four seed in the upcoming...