ImpactCarlson will make his return to the court following a brief one-game absence. The 7-foot senior will look to pick up where he left off against the Cougars as the Utes aim to win their fourth-straight game.
DECEMBER 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Branden Carlson - Starting against BYUCarlson (undisclosed) is listed amongst Utah's starters ahead of Saturday's matchup with BYU.
Fousseyni Traore - Out SaturdayTraore (hamstring) will remain sidelined during Saturday's matchup with Utah, Jarom Jordan of BYU Sports Nation reports.
ImpactTraore will miss his third-consecutive game as the result of a hamstring issue. The 6-foot-6 junior has averaged 10.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, two assists and one steal on 20.2 minutes per game (six starts). Traore will have his next opportunity to return Wednesday against Denver, but his expected status is unknown.
DECEMBER 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Branden Carlson - Warming up SaturdayCarlson (undisclosed) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game against BYU, Josh Furlong of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
ImpactCarlson appears to be available for the Utes as they prepare to match up against the Cougars. The 7-foot senior, currently averaging 17.3 points and 6.3 rebounds across seven starters, will look to make an impact if he's able to return.
DECEMBER 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Branden Carlson - Expected to play SaturdayCarlson (undisclosed) is expected to suit up for Saturday's game versus BYU, Running Hoops reports.
ImpactCarlson is expected to return to action Saturday after missing the previous game with an undisclosed injury. If the senior big man is upgraded to available, he would likely replace his brother, Ben Carlson, in the starting five.
DECEMBER 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Branden Carlson - Game-time decisionCarlson (undisclosed) has been designated as a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's showdown with BYU, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
ImpactCarlson will remain a game-time decision as the Utes prepare to host the surging Cougars. The 7-foot senior has led Utah into battle this season, averaging 17.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 blocks on 27.3 minutes per game. If Carlson is ultimately unable to suit up, his brother Ben Carlson would likely get another start at power forward.
DECEMBER 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Keita leads Utah against No. 14 BYU after 23-point game
Utah faces the No. 14 BYU Cougars after Keba Keita scored 23 points in Utah's 88-86 victory over the Southern Utah ThunderbirdsDECEMBER 9, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
