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

Men’s basketball: Utah offense gets going in win over USC

January 17, 2014

After losing two games in Washington last week, the Utes didn't hide the fact that they viewed Thursday's contest against USC as a must-win. Mission accomplished. Utah used a strong second half to run...

Sophmore forward Delon Wright shows how serious he is about basketball at the U. Photo by Conor Barry.

Men’s basketball: Playing for Utes is ‘Wright’ choice

January 16, 2014

At media day before this season began, a great deal of buzz surrounded incoming junior Delon Wright. Not only does he boast an impressive pedigree as the younger brother of NBA player Dorell Wright, but...

Students and fans pack the Huntsman Center to cheer on the Runnin Utes. Photo by Chris Ayers.

Men’s basketball: USC coach’s former glory no guarantee of Trojan victory

January 15, 2014

Last March, former Florida Gulf Coast University head coach Andy Enfield helped instigate madness when he guided the 15th-seeded Eagles to a Sweet Sixteen appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Shortly after...

Sophmore forward Jordan Loveridge jumps high to score against Oregon State. Photo by Chris Ayers.

Men’s basketball: Utes learn from offensive mistakes

January 14, 2014

During Utah’s normal practice time Monday, the Huntsman Center court was silent. Instead of their typical activities, the Utes huddled together in the film room dissecting their most recent loss to Washington...

Jeremy Olsen slam dunks the ball at the Huntsman Center against Oregon State last weekend. Photo by Chris Ayers.

Men’s basketball: Utes prepare to prove their worthiness for conference

January 7, 2014

The Utes proved last weekend that their perceived improvement is legitimate. After rolling through their non-conference schedule with an 11-1 mark, there were still plenty of naysayers going into their...

Sophmore guard Brandon Taylor jumps over an Oregon State player on Saturday, Jan. 4, at the Huntsman Center. Photo by Chris Ayers.

Men’s basketball: Runnin’ Utes resilent in Pac-12

January 5, 2014

With less than 10 seconds remaining in overtime and the score tied last Thursday against Oregon, Utah guard Brandon Taylor had the ball in his hands gearing up to take the final shot. He never got the...

Photo by Chris Ayers.

Men’s basketball; ‘It’s finally the year’

December 12, 2013

Freshman guard Parker Van Dyke has been waiting for Saturday’s rivalry game for a long time. Growing up, the East High graduate’s Saturdays were often spent in the Huntsman Center cheering on the...

Men’s basketball: Utah schedules game against Kansas next year

December 11, 2013

Much has been made over the past few seasons about the Runnin’ Utes creating weak non-conference schedules. Critics won’t have much to say about next year’s docket. Utah announced Wednesday that...

Men’s basketball: Quick start key to success for Loveridge

December 11, 2013

Before Tuesday’s game against Idaho State, Utah forward Jordan Loveridge was struggling to rack up points in the first half of games. Although he has been the team’s leading scorer, he’s been developing...

Men’s basketball: Utes edge Bengals in 2nd half

December 11, 2013

Call it a tale of two halves. The Utes used a career high 27-point performance from sophomore forward Jordan Loveridge to overcome a 15-point first half deficit and defeat Idaho State 74-66 Tuesday night...