JOHN COON
Utah forward Timmy Allen (1) guards California guard Matt Bradley, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Utah stifles California for 60-45 win

By John Coon Feb. 08, 2020 10:16 PM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Finding his shot has largely been a chore for Timmy Allen

Jones, Jantunen power Utah past Washington State 76-64

By John Coon Jan. 25, 2020 10:41 PM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — For a second straight game, Rylan Jones made plays all

Washington's Jaden McDaniels, left, and Isaiah Stewart (33) battle against Utah's Mikael Jantunen (20)and Branden Carlson, rear, for a rebound in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Utah rallies to stun Washington 67-66

By John Coon Jan. 24, 2020 12:05 AM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — On a night where nothing seemed to be going right on

Utah State guard Brock Miller (22) and San Diego State guard Jordan Schakel watch a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Logan, Utah. (AP Photo/Eli Lucero)
No. 13 San Diego State beats Utah State to improve to 15-0

By John Coon Jan. 05, 2020 01:59 AM EST
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Stout defense is a cornerstone of success for San Diego

Oregon State guard Gianni Hunt (0) dunks on Utah center Lahat Thioune (32) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Utah beats Oregon State 81-69 behind Allen’s double-double

By John Coon Jan. 02, 2020 10:47 PM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah offered up a sneak preview of the fast pace and

UC Davis guard Stefan Gonzalez (2) shoots as Utah center Lahat Thioune (32) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Allen scores 20 as Utah fends off UC Davis 77-73

By John Coon Nov. 29, 2019 11:17 PM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Sharing the ball opened the door for good things to

Utah State guard Abel Porter (15) takes a shot as UTSA forward Luka Barisic (44) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Logan, Utah. (AP Photo/Eli Lucero)
No. 15 Utah State routs UTSA 82-50

By John Coon Nov. 18, 2019 10:57 PM EST
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Opponents are quickly discovering that generating offense

Utah forward Timmy Allen (1) stretches out for a shot as Minnesota guard Payton Willis (0) defends during an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (Francisco Kjolseth/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)
Utah outlasts Minnesota for 73-69 victory

By John Coon Nov. 15, 2019 11:22 PM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Inexperience is not robbing Utah's poise late in games.

Utah State forward Justin Bean (34) celebrates after making a basket while being fouled during the team's NCAA college basketball game against Weber State on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Logan, Utah. (AP Photo/Eli Lucero) ///
Bean scores 18, No. 17 Utah State routs Weber State 89-34

By John Coon Nov. 08, 2019 10:53 PM EST
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Utah State had no trouble turning a normally close rivalry

Youthful Utah aims to defy Pac-12 expectations

By John Coon Oct. 24, 2019 07:45 PM EDT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Describing Utah as the youngest Pac-12 basketball team

FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2019, file photo, BYU guard Nick Emery, right, shoots as Pepperdine guard Jade' Smith defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Malibu, Calif. BYU guard Nick Emery said Tuesday, July 23, 2019, he is retiring from basketball following a college career that began with high expectations but that ended with him at the center of an NCAA investigation. Emery used social media to announce he is stepping away with a year of eligibility still remaining.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
BYU guard Nick Emery announces retirement from basketball

By John Coon Jul. 23, 2019 03:38 PM EDT
PROVO, Utah (AP) — BYU guard Nick Emery said Tuesday he is retiring from basketball

Mark Pope named head coach at BYU

By John Coon Apr. 10, 2019 07:35 PM EDT
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Mark Pope is returning to BYU as the Cougars' new head coach with

BYU men's basketball head coach Dave Rose holds a press conference at the Marriott Center on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, in Provo, utah. During the press conference, Rose announced his retirement from coaching (Evan Cobb/The Daily Herald via AP)
BYU's Dave Rose retiring: 'Coaching soul said it was time'

By John Coon Mar. 26, 2019 05:39 PM EDT
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Dave Rose is stepping down as BYU's head basketball coach after 14

UCLA guard Jalen Hill (24) grabs a rebound against Utah forward Novak Topalovic (13) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)
Utah beats UCLA 92-81, clinches Pac-12 no. 3 seed

By John Coon Mar. 09, 2019 09:20 PM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah's evolution into one of the most dangerous teams from the

Utah's Timmy Allen, left, shoots as Arizona State's Taeshon Cherry (35) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Kim Raff)
Edwards, Cheatham help Arizona St. beat Utah 98-87

By John Coon Feb. 17, 2019 12:42 AM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Arizona State stayed in the NCAA Tournament picture by putting

BYU forward Yoeli Childs (23) passes the ball as Gonzaga's Josh Perkins (13) and Rui Hachimura (21) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No. 4 Gonzaga routs BYU 93-63 for 28th straight WCC road win

By John Coon Feb. 01, 2019 01:12 AM EST
PROVO, Utah (AP) — The way No. 4 Gonzaga is dominating West Coast Conference

Colorado guard Daylen Kountz (2) shoots as Utah center Jayce Johnson (34) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Salt lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Barefield scores 22, Allen 21; Utah beats Colorado 78-69

By John Coon Jan. 20, 2019 09:38 PM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah didn't let a week off between games go to waste. The Utes

Utah guard Parker Van Dyke (5) dunks the ball as Washington State forward Jeff Pollard (13) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Utah dominates Washington State for 88-70 victory

By John Coon Jan. 12, 2019 10:14 PM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah brought in its highest rated freshman class in the Pac-12