Utah Utes
FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2021, file photo, Utah head coach Craig Smith speaks during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college basketball media day in San Francisco. Smith, who is entering his first season at Utah after successful stints at Utah State and South Dakota, wants to reintroduce a fast-paced style of basketball to the team's program. Push the pace, take high percentage shots, and play tough defense. Utah returns seven players from last season. Only two returning players – Riley Battin and Branden Carlson – saw significant playing time. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Utah aiming for basketball transformation under Craig Smith

By John Coon 23 hrs ago

FILE- In this Friday, March 12, 2021, file photo, Utah State head coach Craig Smith reacts to a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado State in the semifinal round of the Mountain West Conference tournament in Las Vegas. Utah State and Texas Tech meet in a first-round game in the South Region on Friday. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)
Craig Smith, who fortified Utah State, hired as Utah coach

Mar. 27, 2021 12:35 PM EDT

Utah head coach Larry Krystkowiak reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern California in the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Utah Utes let go of coach Larry Krystkowiak after 10 seasons

Mar. 16, 2021 08:39 PM EDT

Texas head coach Shaka Smart gathers his team during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 men's tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Big Ten - Second Round - Game 4 (win) at Iowa Hawkeyes 3/12/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:50 AM EST

Texas Tech Red guard Clarence Nadolny, left, is covered by Texas guard Courtney Ramey, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 men's tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Big Sky - Quarterfinal 4 (win) at Big Sky - Quarterfinal 3 (win) 3/12/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:48 AM EST

Utah's Pelle Larsson (3) falls over Southern California's Chevez Goodwin (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No. 24 USC holds off Utah 91-85 in double overtime at Pac-12

By John Marshall Mar. 12, 2021 12:11 AM EST

Utah's Timmy Allen (1) celebrates after a play against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Utah takes big lead, holds on late to beat Washington 98-95

Mar. 10, 2021 09:36 PM EST

Utah's Riley Battin (21) shoot around Washington's Riley Sorn (52) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Big Sky - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Southern Utah Thunderbirds 3/11/2021

Mar. 10, 2021 07:58 PM EST

Washington State's Efe Abogidi (0) dunks against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ohio State Buckeyes 3/11/2021

Mar. 10, 2021 05:10 PM EST

Arizona State forward Chris Osten (21) and Utah forward Riley Battin (21) battle for a rebound in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Jantunen, Plummer each score 15, Utah cruises by Arizona St

Mar. 06, 2021 04:28 PM EST

Oregon State guard Gianni Hunt, right, goes to the basket as Utah forward Riley Battin (21) defends during the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Hunt, Lucas help Oregon State beat Utah 75-70

Mar. 03, 2021 09:37 PM EST

Seton Hall guard Shavar Reynolds (33) drives around Connecticut forward Adama Sanogo (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
SEC - Second Round - Game 1 (win) at Texas A&M Aggies 3/5/2021

Mar. 03, 2021 09:06 PM EST

Oregon State guard Gianni Hunt (0) dunks on Utah guard Ian Martinez (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Pac-12 - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Oregon Ducks 3/4/2021

Mar. 03, 2021 08:00 PM EST

Utah guard Ian Martinez (2) pulls down a rebound as Southern California guard Noah Baumann (30) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Utah pulls away to beat No. 19 USC 71-61

By John Coon Feb. 27, 2021 10:14 PM EST

Utah State center Neemias Queta (23) dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Boise State Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 at ExtraMile Arena in Boise, Idaho. (Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman via AP)
Utah State Aggies at Boise State Broncos 2/17/2021

Feb. 18, 2021 12:02 AM EST

Stanford forward Ziaire Williams (3) scores during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Utah on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)
Jones scores 17, Stanford holds off Utah 73-66

Feb. 14, 2021 12:19 AM EST

California forward Grant Anticevich, right, shoots against Utah center Branden Carlson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Berkeley, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Utah wins 76-75, Cal misses 1 of 2 FTs with 0.7 seconds left

Feb. 11, 2021 08:36 PM EST

Evan Mobley #4 of the USC Trojans rebounds against the Utah Utes In the first half of a NCAA basketball game at Galen Center on the campus of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles on Saturday, January 2, 2021. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Utah Utes at USC Trojans 1/2/2021

Feb. 03, 2021 02:46 AM EST

Head coach Mick Cronin speaks with Tyger Campbell #10 of the UCLA Bruins against the Oregon State Beavers in the first half of a NCAA basketball game at Pauley Pavilion in Westwood on Saturday, January 30, 2021. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
No. 21 UCLA and USC renew rivalry this week

By The Associated Press Feb. 03, 2021 02:44 AM EST

Utah forward Timmy Allen, left, jokes with guard Jaxon Brenchley in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. Utah won 77-74. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Plummer ignites leading Utah rally past Colorado 77-74

Jan. 30, 2021 06:41 PM EST