Nearly 10 years ago in a Georgia middle school gymnasium, Ezra Ausar’s family watched from the bleachers as he prepared to do something he had never done before. At just 13 years old, he had grown to a height he could get a basketball over the rim.
The Utah Utes (16-13, 8-10 Big 12) will look to continue a five-game home winning streak when they take on the West Virginia Mountaineers (17-12, 8-10 Big 12) on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Jon M.
Gianna Kneepkens is many things. She’s Utah’s leading scorer, averaging 19 points per game. She is one of the most efficient players in the country, shooting 52.3% from the field and 45.9% from 3-point range.
Utah Utes interim men's basketball coach Josh Eilert expressed immense pride in his team's performance following their dominant 99-73 victory over Arizona State
Maye Toure and Gianna Kneepkens kept the Utes in the game as Toure racked up 24 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, and a block while Kneepkens put up 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists.
The Utes were one week removed from beating Kansas and Kansas State. They were a tick under .500 in Big 12 play, and they had a manageable stretch upcoming — so manageable that it was easy to envision the Utes, who were picked dead last in the Big 12’s preseason media poll, finishing as high as sixth or seventh place.
The Utah Utes (15-12) are looking to break a five-game road losing streak as they face a tough challenge against the No. 22 Arizona Wildcats (18-9)
Utah and Arizona State will face off in a matchup of Big 12 foes. Saturday's meeting is the first of the season between the squads.
The University of Utah fired men’s basketball coach Craig Smith a day after a 76-72 loss at Central Florida that dropped the Utes to 15-12 this season.
Colorado had Utah's number last season, beating the Utes in Boulder, 49-24. Utah will be much improved in 2025, but Colorado can still win in Salt Lake City. Both of these teams went 5-7 overall last season and are eager for a better 2025. The winner of this game will help its cause considerably.