Impact Anthony was unable to make his season debut despite going through warmups. He appears to be close to returning and will try to do so Monday against Georgia Tech.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Marco Anthony - Does not end up playing Anthony (heel) did not end up entering Thursday's 65-55 loss to Sam Houston State on Thursday.
Marco Anthony - Seen warming up Anthony (heel) is going through warmups ahead of Thursday's game against Sam Houston State, Jay Drew of the Deseret News reports.
Impact Anthony has yet to play this season, but his participation in warmups could bode well for his chances to finally suit up. The 6-6 senior started 27 games last season for the Utes while averaging 9.1 points, seven rebounds and 2.1 assists, however it's unclear if he'll immediately be reinserted to the starting lineup if active Thursday night.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marco Anthony - Game-time decision Thursday Anthony (heel) is a game-time decision Thursday versus Sam Houston, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Anthony's status is questionable as the Utes prepare to play their upcoming game Thursday. If unavailable, he will try returning when they host Georgia Tech on Monday.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Keba Keita - Game-time decision Thursday Keita (lower leg) is a game-time decision Thursday versus Sam Houston, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Keita has approximately six hours to prove he is healthy before the Utes' next game. If not, he will try returning when they host Georgia Tech on Monday.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marco Anthony - Returns to practice Wednesday Utah head coach Craig Smith said that Anthony (heel) participated in Wednesday's practice but it's unclear if he'll play Thursday against Sam Houston, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake...
Impact Anthony hasn't appeared in a game this season due to a bruised heel, but his return to practice suggests he could be close to making his 2022-23 debut. Anthony's status for Thursday's game against Sam Houston remains unclear at this time, but if he's still not ready, his next chance to take the floor would be next Monday against Georgia Tech.
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Keba Keita - Questionable Thursday Utah coach Craig Smith said that Keita (lower leg) practiced Wednesday and will be a game-time decision for Thursday's game versus Sam Houston, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune...
Impact Keita missed Monday's game versus Idaho State due to a lower leg injury he suffered against Cal State Bakersfield. Keita's next opportunity to play will be Monday's game versus Georgia Tech if he can't go Thursday.
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Saunders - Scores nine in win Saunders logged nine points (2-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT) and four rebounds across 15 minutes during Monday's 70-58 win over Idaho State.
Impact Saunders scored nine points off the bench during Monday's win over Idaho State. The 6-foot junior is still working his way into Utah's rotation after transferring to the program in April. Saunders has logged 6.7 points, two rebounds and 0.7 steals per game across three appearances this season. The junior point guard will look to establish himself as a solid bench contributor with the Utes this season.
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Branden Carlson - Nears double-double in win Carlson provided 26 points (9-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-7 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and four blocks over 30 minutes during Monday's 70-58 victory over Idaho State.
Impact Carlson logged 26 points, nine rebounds and four blocks during Monday's win over Idaho State. The 7-foot senior has been on a mission this season, logging 19.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and three blocks on 27 minutes per game. Carlson has seen an increase in production across the first three games this season, and he will look to maintain his high-level scoring production and defensive presence for Utah this season.
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sam Houston visits Utah following Carlson's 26-point outing
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Luka Tarlac - Big man across 18 minutes Tarlac logged eight points (4-4 FG, 0-1 FT), four rebounds and one steal across 18 minutes during Utah's 70-58 win Monday versus Idaho State.
Impact Tarlac played as a power forward alongside experienced centers Ben and Branden Carlson. Fantasy managers should not be surprised if the freshman continues being one of Utah's big men. Unlike both Gavin Baxter and Keba Keita (lower leg), Tarlac is averaging multi-digit minutes now.
NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Keba Keita - Injured, DNP vs. Idaho State Keita didn't play during Utah's win Monday versus Idaho State due to a lower leg injury, according to Josh Furlong of KSL.com.
Impact Keita suffered his injury during the Utes' 72-44 win Nov. 11 versus Cal State Bakersfield. He will try to be healthy before they host Sam Houston on Thursday.
NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Carlson's 26 points allows Utah to hold off Idaho St. 70-58
Branden Carlson scored 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds and Utah held off a late surge to post a 70-58 win over Idaho StateNOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Luka Tarlac - Likely to make debut Monday Tarlac (lower body) is a game-time decision for Monday's game against Idaho State but is likely to make his season debut, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Tarlac has been tending to a lower body injury the last couple weeks, but it appears he is finally healthy enough to give it a go. It's unclear how much of a role the 6-7 freshman will play in this one or going forward.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Idaho State visits Utah after Madsen's 25-point game
Utah faces the Idaho State Bengals after Gabe Madsen scored 25 points in Utah's 72-44 victory over the CSU Bakersfield RoadrunnersNOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gabe Madsen - Leads team over Bakersfield Madsen notched 25 points (8-14 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals in 31 minutes during Friday's 72-44 win over Bakersfield.
Impact Madsen logged 25 points on just 14 shots, knocking down six three-pointers during Friday's win over Bakersfield. The 6-foot-6 junior appeared in 25 games last season, contributing 6.7 points and one rebound on 16.1 minutes per game. Madsen has worked his way into the starting lineup, and he appears due for a massive uptick in scoring production this season.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Madsen scores 25, Utah dumps Cal State Bakersfield 72-44
Gabe Madsen scored 25 points, making 6 of 9 3-pointers, and Utah cruised past Cal State Bakersfield 72-44NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Luka Tarlac - Set to miss Friday's game Tarlac (lower body) is likely to sit out Friday's game versus Cal State Bakersfield, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Tarlac also missed Monday's game versus LIU due to a lower body injury. Tarlac will likely have to wait at least until next Monday's game versus Idaho State to make his collegiate debut.
NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marco Anthony - Remains out Friday Anthony (heel) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Cal State Bakersfield, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Anthony will miss a second consecutive game to begin the regular season due to a bruised heel, and it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to action. Ben Carlson should continue to handle a starting role in Anthony's absence.
NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
This is how a former Utes coach can get Team USA into basketball's World Cup Jim Boylen is again coaching the Americans in the qualifying games He’s guided the U.S. to a 7-1 record in the four previous qualifying wind...
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • SLTRIB.COM
Utah plays CSU Bakersfield following Carlson's 21-point outing
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wilguens Jr. Exacte - Scores 12 in collegiate debut Exacte provided 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist across 21 minutes during Monday's 89-48 victory over LIU.
Impact Exacte managed 12 points off the bench during his collegiate debut with Utah on Monday. The 6-foot-6 freshman was born in Quebec, but he played high school ball at the NBA Academy in Latin America. Exacte is off to a hot start with the Utes, but it remains to be seen how large of a role the true freshman will have this season.
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Branden Carlson - Posts double-double in season-opener Carlson notched 21 points (10-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds and three blocks across 21 minutes during Monday's 89-48 win over LIU.
Impact Carlson recorded a double-double in just 21 minutes during Monday's blowout win over LIU. The 7-foot senior started 23 games for Utah last season, logging 13.6 points, six rebounds and 1.6 blocks on 25.9 minutes per game. Carlson appears in line for a similar role this season.
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ben Carlson - Secures 11 rebounds in program debut Carlson produced zero points (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 11 rebounds, one block and one steal in 18 minutes during Monday's 89-48 win over LIU.
Impact Carlson was able to secure 11 rebounds in just 18 minutes of action during Monday's blowout win over LIU. The 6-foot-9 junior appeared in 32 games for Wisconsin last season, contributing 1.6 points and two rebounds on 9.3 minutes per game. It is unclear how large of a role the incoming junior transfer will have in 2022, but he put on a solid showing in his debut with Utah.
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luka Tarlac - DNP vs. LIU Tarlac (lower body) did not play during Utah's 89-48 win Monday versus LIU.
Impact Unfortunately for Tarlac, he did not log his collegiate debut as the Utes played incredibly well without him to begin their 2022-23 season. He will try being healthy before they host Cal State Bakersfield on Friday.
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Utah clubs Long Island in Strickland's coaching debut
Branden Carlson scored 21 points and had 10 rebounds, Ben Carlson had 11 rebounds and Utah beat Long Island 89-49 in a season openerNOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
