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Utah guard Terrence Brown (2) driving to the rim for a layup at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Feb. 21, 2026. (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Road drought ends in Morgantown, Runnin’ Utes fall to UCF at home

Runnin’ Utes snap 13-month road drought at West Virginia but fall 73-71 to UCF after late free throws at the Huntsman Center.
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | February 24, 2026

The Runnin' Utes have finally broken through on the road in Morgantown, grinding out a 61-56 win over West Virginia on Feb. 18, but the Utes couldn’t stack the momentum once they returned to Salt Lake...

Utah guard Terrence Brown (2) at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Jan. 3, 2026. (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah shows growth in Big 12 play with breakthrough win over TCU

After close losses to BYU and Texas Tech, the Runnin’ Utes earned their first conference victory under Alex Jensen on Saturday, and look to build momentum.
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | January 20, 2026

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team is still searching for consistency in its first season under head coach Alex Jensen. The past week has offered a clearer picture of what the Runnin’...

Utah guard Terrence Brown (2) sizing up Arizona's Jaden Bradley (0) at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Jan. 3, 2026. (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah opens Big 12 play with loss to No. 1 Arizona

The Runnin’ Utes showed resilience but fell 97–78 in Saturday's conference opener at the Huntsman Center.
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | January 7, 2026

  The University of Utah’s men’s basketball team officially turned the page into a new era Saturday afternoon, opening Big 12 conference play against the top-ranked team in the nation. The...

Utah guard Don McHenry, at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Nov. 20, 2025. (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah men’s basketball splits 4-game stretch ahead of Mississippi State matchup

Utah has leaned on its backcourt, but the search for answers on the glass remain before a key test at the Delta Center on Saturday, Dec. 13.
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | December 13, 2025

  The Runnin’ Utes have spent the last two weeks living out of hotels, grinding through a tough, travel-heavy stretch that included three-straight road games before finally returning to Salt...

Utah guard, Obomate Abbey, swarmed by Sam Houston defenders at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Nov. 15, 2025. (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Brown, Dawes power Utes past Sam Houston to remain unbeaten

Utah withstood a late Bearkats surge behind Brown’s clutch free throws and Dawes’ dominant 17-point, 15-rebound performance in an 85–79 win.
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | November 18, 2025

  The Runnin’ Utes improved to 4–0 with an 85-79 win over Sam Houston on Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Leaning on another dominant performance from junior guard Terrence...

Utah guard Terrence Brown (2) pressures Weber State’s Tijan Saine Jr. (3) during their matchup on Saturday at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Nov. 8, 2025. (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utes Find Their Groove Under Alex Jensen, Start Season 3-0

Behind Terrence Brown’s scoring surge and a gritty overtime win over Weber State, Utah men’s basketball is showing early signs of balance, confidence, and chemistry in the first weeks of the Jensen era.
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | November 12, 2025

  Through the first few weeks of the season, the University of Utah men’s basketball team has found its rhythm, its stars, and its swagger. Following a thriller overtime win against in-state...

Seydou Traore against San Jose State on Nov. 3, 2025. (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Jensen era begins with promise as Utes outlast Spartans in season opener

Seydou Traore’s career night lifted Utah to 84–75 win over San Jose State, setting up an in-state clash with Weber State on Saturday.
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | November 6, 2025

  The Alex Jensen era of Utah basketball tipped off Monday night inside the Jon M. Huntsman Center and though the product wasn’t perfect, it was a promising start for Jensen and the Utes. The...

Runnin' Utes guard Terrence Brown (2) vs the University Nevada Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

New era begins for Utah men’s basketball under Alex Jensen

The Runnin' Utes started the 2025-26 season with an exhibition game against Nevada on Oct. 17.
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | October 19, 2025

  The Runnin’ Utes are set to turn the page on a new chapter of Utah basketball under first-year head coach Alex Jensen. As Utah tipped off its 2025-26 campaign with an exhibition matchup against...

Utah women’s basketball takes on the BYU Cougars at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

New Era of Utah Basketball Begins

Things are trending in the right direction for Utah basketball thanks to a flurry of transfers and coaching changes.
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | May 12, 2025

  A new era is underway for the University of Utah men’s basketball team, and it’s being built on transfers, opportunity and a fresh coaching philosophy. Following a busy offseason that...