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Art at the Salt Lake City Summer League game, July 8, 2025. (Photo by John Leone | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Salt Lake Summer League – The Story Lines

For the third time in history, the Jon M. Huntsman Center became the home of the NBA Summer League, and it didn't disappoint.
By John Leone, Sports Editor | July 14, 2025

  The Utah Jazz and the University of Utah combined to host the Salt Lake City Summer League from July 5 to 8. This round-robin tournament, featuring the Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia...

Utah forward Alissa Pili (35) versus the Mississippi State Delta Devils at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Monday, Nov. 06, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Athletics: Highlighting Utah Alumni

A deep dive into former Utes Athletics players and how they are excelling in the professional world of sports all across the country.
By Luke Skinner, Sports Writer | August 24, 2024

  As the new school year kicks off, Utah Athletics will be leaving behind their newly graduated alumni as they usher in those who will be starting their path in their educational journey. As some...

Utah center Keiba Keita (13) celebrates after scoring versus the BYU Cougars at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Dec. 9, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

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...

Utah forward Ben Carlson (1) versus the UC Irvine Anteaters at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

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...

University of Utah Men’s Basketball player Gabe Madsen (55) in the game vs. the Colorado Buffaloes on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

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 guard Deivon Smith (5) versus the UC Irvine Anteaters at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

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 guard Gabe Madsen (55) versus the UC Irvine Anteaters at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

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...

University of Utah Men’s Basketball player Gabe Madsen (55) in the game vs. the Colorado Buffaloes on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Men’s Basketball Loses to Oregon in Final Regular Season Game

With both teams vying for the best Pac-12 tournament seed possible, the Utes and the Ducks gave it their all, with Utah falling behind by just one point.
By Kyle Garrison, Assistant Sports Editor | March 12, 2024

  The Utah men's basketball team entered their matchup with the Oregon Ducks looking to bounce back from their loss just down the road at Oregon State two nights prior. The Utes came out with excellent...

Utah center Branden Carlson (35) shoots versus the Arizona Wildcats at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Men’s Basketball Loses on the Road at Oregon State

Branden Carlson put up a career-high 40 points and seven rebounds to lead all scorers in the game, while Deivon Smith noticed another double-double with 19 points and 10 assists to pace the Utah backcourt.
By Kyle Garrison, Assistant Sports Editor | March 8, 2024

  The Utah men's basketball team (18-12, 9-10 Pac-12) headed into their matchup with the Oregon State Beavers looking to continually climb the Pac-12 standings and build their NCAA tournament resume....