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The Daily Utah Chronicle

Men's Basketball

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

Runnin’ Utes Drop First Game of the Season to Feisty Bearkats

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor November 18, 2022

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team lost their first game of the season on Thursday night against Sam Houston State to open the Ft. Myers Tip-Off. They’ll travel to Florida for two...

Bogut with the Bucks in 2011.

Top 5 University of Utah Athletes of All Time

By Max Lepore, Sports Writer November 16, 2022

  The University of Utah’s athletics department has been privileged to have countless superstar athletes throughout its history. The following five players all had incredible careers at the U,...

University of Utah men's basketball guard Gabe Madsen plays against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday March 5, 2022.

Runnin’ Utes Go 2-0 to Open Non-Conference Play

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor November 12, 2022

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team picked up two wins this week to move them to 2-0 on the young season. Utah looked dominant over inferior opponents, and we’ve gotten a good look...

The University of Utah Utes Men's Basketball team's guard Rollie Worster plays against Colorado Buffaloes at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday March 5th, 2022. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Men’s Basketball Nabs Exhibition Win Over Westminster

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor November 2, 2022

  On a snowy night in Salt Lake City, the University of Utah men’s basketball team tipped off the 2022-23 campaign with an exhibition match against the Westminster Griffins. It was the first...

The University of Utah Utes celebrates as Pac-12 champions at the Maverick Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 19, 2022. (Photo by Jonathan Wang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Biggest Storylines From Utah Athletics and What to Watch for Next Year

By Blake Wittwer July 15, 2022

In what has been a very eventful year for Utah sports, I believe a year in review is due. A lot has happened over the 2021-22 athletic year so let’s take a look at some of the biggest storylines from...

Sophomore quarterback Cameron Rising getting ready to hand off the football to junior running back TJ Pledger against Washington State football at the Rice-Eccles Stadium on Sept. 25, 2021. (Photo by Jonathan Wang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

A Beginner’s Guide to Utah’s Premier Athletic Teams

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor July 14, 2022

  The University of Utah is a great place for athletes around the world to come and compete at the highest level. Since joining the Pac-12 in 2011, the U has been one of the premier teams in multiple...

The University of Utah Utes men's basketball team's center Branden Carlson plays against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday March 5, 2022. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Basketball Adds Three Key Pieces for 2022-23

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor April 14, 2022

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team had a busy day on Wednesday, picking up a new assistant coach, a four-star commitment and the official signing of a previous commit.  Wednesday...

Utah basketball's Both Gach (#2) puts an arm over the shoulder of teammate Lazar Stefanovic (#20) in a matchup against the UCLA Bruins at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022.

Multiple Transfers Set the Tone for Runnin’ Utes Offseason Outlook

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor March 21, 2022

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team is in for a busy offseason. The Utes finished a disappointing season with a loss to Washington in the Pac-12 Tournament after entering as the...

The University of Utah men's basketball team plays against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday March 5, 2022. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Season Ends in First Round of Pac-12 Tournament

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor March 10, 2022

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team’s season is over. Their loss to Washington in the first round of the Pac-12 Tournament finishes off the first season of a new era, sending the...

Utah basketball's David Jenkins Jr. (#1) in the matchup against the UCLA Bruins at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Finish Off Regular Season, Honor Two Seniors

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor March 6, 2022

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team dropped their final game of the regular season against the Colorado Buffaloes. The 84-71 loss confirms Utah as the 11th seed for the Pac-12 tournament...