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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 Utes mens basketball teams 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 basketballs 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 mens 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 basketballs 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...

Utah basketballs Marco Anthony (#10) 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 Comeback Hopes Dashed Again in Nail-Biter Against Arizona State

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor February 27, 2022

  Utah built an early advantage by feasting in the midrange. Arizona State was allowing them to take that shot, so Marco Anthony and Rollie Worster made them pay. Lazar Stefanovic hit a nasty crossover,...

Utah basketballs Marco Anthony (#10) 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 Pocket First Pac-12 Win Streak

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor February 20, 2022

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team has their first win streak in Pac-12 play this season after defeating Cal on the road to complete a sweep of the Bay Area over the weekend. Utah...

Utah basketballs Both Gach (#2) 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 Staunch Defense Propels Them To Win Over Stanford

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor February 19, 2022

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team was able to upset the Stanford Cardinal on their home floor late Thursday night. Utah made a comeback after being down as many as nine in the second...

Utah basketballs Both Gach (#2) puts an arm over the shoulder of teammate Lazar Stefanovic (#20) 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 Catch Fire From Three, Finally Break Losing Streak

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor February 4, 2022

  The losing streak is over. Finally, mercifully, the University of Utah men’s basketball team has won a game. After a winless January and 10-game losing streak, punctuated by a double overtime...

University of Utah mens basketballs guard Marco Anthony plays against the USC Trojans on Saturday, Jan. 22 at the Jon. M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Xiangyao Axe Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Lose Double-OT Match Against Washington

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor January 30, 2022

  The University of Utah men's basketball team dropped their tenth game in a row on Saturday afternoon, losing a double overtime thriller in Seattle, Washington. Utah had plenty of chances to win...

University of Utah mens basketballs guard Rollie Worster plays against USC Trojans on Saturday, Jan. 22 at the Jon. M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Xiangyao Axe Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Doomed by Turnovers, Rebounds; Drop Ninth in a Row to Washington State

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor January 27, 2022

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team suffered their ninth loss in a row on Wednesday evening against the Washington State Cougars. Utah went back to old habits, turning the ball over...