UTAH UTES NEWS

Branden Carlson - Hoping to return in 2-3 weeks Carlson (abdomen) is hoping to be able to return in two-to-three weeks, Josh Furlong of KSL.com reports.

Impact Carlson is battling an abdominal issue and needs to rest to get it to heal properly. The team will monitor his status over the coming weeks and hope they can get their big man back on the court sooner rather than later. Carlson is averaging a strong 13.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game this season.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rollie Worster - Season-low two points in loss Worster ended Saturday's 77-61 loss to Washington State with two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and two steals in 24 minutes.

Impact Worster was held in single digits for the ninth time in the last 10 games as he's been unable to provide the same amount of scoring from early in the season. The point guard has also been quieter in the passing game, failing to provide more than two assists in any of the last six games. Worster is shooting just 37 percent through 16 games this season.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Utah basketball: Washington State wins in Salt Lake City for the first time since 1946, waxing the Runnin' Utes 77-61 at the Huntsman Center Utah’s basketball team is swept at home by the Washington schools — UW and WSU — for the first time since the Runnin’ Utes joined the Pac-12...

JANUARY 9, 2022 • DESERET.COM

Washington State gets first win at Utah since 1946, 77-61

Tyrell Roberts knocked down five 3-pointers and Washington State picked up its first win at Utah since 1946, taking a 77-61 win in a Pac-12 battle

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lahat Thioune - In starting lineup Thioune will start Saturday's game against Washington State, Josh Furlong of KSL.com reports.

Impact Thioune's start comes with Branden Carlson (appendix) unavailable for the contest. He should see a boost in playing time as well, playing 24 minutes in his only other start this season.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Branden Carlson - Won't play Saturday Carlson will miss Saturday's game against Washington State due to appendicitis, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Carlson has been a huge piece for the Utes down low this season, racking up 13.5 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game, so his absence will certainly be felt. Assuming the issue is relatively minor, he could be back in the mix as soon as Thursday against Arizona State.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dusan Mahorcic - Logs seven minutes in return Mahorcic supplied two points (1-1 FG), one rebound and one assist in seven minutes during Thursday's 74-68 loss to Washington.

Impact Mahorcic put up decent numbers given his limited run in the contest. Even before his knee injury, Mahorcic was averaging just 12.4 minutes per game, so the senior's role doesn't figure to expand too much even when he's back up to speed.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lazar Stefanovic - Goes for 12 in start Stefanovic ended Thursday's 74-68 loss to Washington with 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists across 30 minutes.

Impact Stefanovic started just one game prior to his appearance in the starting five Thursday but has now tallied double digits in the scoring column in each of the last two games. Both Gach played a season-low minutes total in the contest, so the playing time for Gach and Stefanovic and the role of each may be something to keep an eye on moving forward. As of Thursday, Stefanovic appears to have carved out a larger spot in the rotation and his showing shouldn't hurt his chances of keeping it.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Both Gach - Playing time decreasing Gach notched zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) over nine minutes during Thursday's 74-68 loss to Washington.

Impact Gach was held scoreless for the second time this season as he was relegated back to a bench role in favor of Lazar Stefanovic and logged a season-low nine minutes. He was shutout across the rest of the stat-sheet excluding a lone turnover. Gach has been impressive overall this season with shooting splits of 55/36/75 but appears to have fallen out of favor for the time being.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Balanced Washington knocks off Utah 74-68

Daejon Davis scored 16 points to lead four in double figures as Washington beat Utah 74-68

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Utah basketball to honor, hang jerseys for Ogden natives Misaka, Chambers The University of Utah men’s basketball program is set to induct two Ogden natives into its ring of honor with “honored jersey” ceremonies i...

JANUARY 7, 2022 • STANDARD.NET

Dusan Mahorcic - Checks into game Mahorcic (knee) returned to the floor Thursday, Josh Furlong of KSL.com reports.

Impact Mahorcic finally returned to the floor Thursday after missing his previous eight games nursing a knee injury.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dusan Mahorcic - Is available Thursday Mahorcic (knee) is available to play Thursday, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact After missing the previous eight games, Mahorcic is available to play Thursday. Earlier in the week, the 6-foot-10 senior was listed as questionable to return to the floor this week. Mahorcic has only appeared in six games for the Utes this season, scoring 3.8 points in 10.3 minutes off the bench.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Utah Runnin' Utes have been spared the COVID-19 problems affecting rest of Pac-12 — so far The University of Utah basketball team has been spared the COVID-19 troubles that other teams across the Pac-12 have faced over the last mon...

JANUARY 5, 2022 • SLTRIB.COM

Washington looks to end streak vs Utah

Utah looks to extend Washington's conference losing streak to six games

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dusan Mahorcic - Progressing fast Mahorcic (knee) is likely to return next week, but it is still possible that he returns this week Josh Furlong of KSL.com reports.

Impact Mahorcic has been making good progress in his recovery from a knee injury suffered in late November. The 6-foot-10 center averaged 3.8 points and four rebounds on 10.3 minutes a game in six games this season.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lazar Stefanovic - Scores 10 off bench Stefanovic finished with 10 points (3-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 25 minutes during Saturday's 79-66 loss to Oregon.

Impact On a night where the Utes struggled, Stefanovic provided some offense with a pair of threes and 10 of the team's 20 bench points. He also contributed a team-high three assists. The freshman from Yugoslavia has had an inconsistent season thus far for Utah, as he's connecting on just 35 percent of his field goals.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Richardson, Young help Oregon rally, beat Utah 79-66

Will Richardson scored 23 of his career-high 26 points in the second half, Jacob Young had a season-high 22 points and Oregon rallied from a nine-point second-half deficit to beat...

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

David Jenkins - Makes five threes in loss Jenkins closed Thursday's 88-76 loss to Oregon State with 22 points (5-10 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 7-9 FT), four rebounds and one steal in 30 minutes.

Impact Jenkins was one of just two Utah players to reach double figures, recording his third 20+ point scoring game of the season on the strength of five threes. Since moving to a bench role Dec. 11, Jenkins is averaging 13.3 points on 54 percent shooting over four games. He's shooting 44 percent from long-range while making 2.8 per game on the season.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Branden Carlson - Nears double-double in return Carlson closed with nine points (3-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one block across 24 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 88-76 loss to Oregon State.

Impact Carlson ultimately missed just one game due to COVID-19 protocols and didn't show many signs of rust, though his efficiency from the field left room for improvement. Carlson fouled out of the contest before getting an opportunity to collect the double-double but should be a regular in the starting five again moving forward, having finished in double figures scoring in all but two of his appearances.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas' 25 points leads depleted Oregon St. past Utah 88-76

Jarod Lucas tied a season-high scoring 25 points and Warith Alatishe added 16 and Oregon State’s starting lineup filled statistical columns  while beating Utah 88-76

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

3 keys to Utah's 88-76 loss to Oregon State Playing nothing like a team with only two wins and more like the team that made a run to the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight last spring, Oreg...

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • DESERET.COM

Utah vs Oregon State Prediction & Pick for NCAA Basketball Game From FanDuel (Dec. 30) Thursday's slate of NCAA college basketball games includes a clash between the Utah Utes and Oregon State Beavers. Utah vs Oregon State Pred...

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Lahat Thioune - Shifts back to bench Thione is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Oregon State.

Impact Thioune made his first start of the season last week against Fresno State after Branden Carlson was placed into health and safety protocols. The 6-10 junior has carved himself a nice role over the last month, as he's averaging eight points and seven rebounds in 18.4 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Branden Carlson - Back in starting five Carlson is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Oregon State.

Impact Carlson entered health and safety protocols Dec. 18, forcing him to miss the meeting against Fresno State on Dec. 21. The 7-0 junior will return to the starting unit Thursday night and gives the Utes an instant boost on both ends of the floor. He's averaging 13.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 1.5 assists in 23.4 minutes per game this season.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE