UTAH UTES NEWS

Branden Carlson - Will play Thursday Carlson (COVID-19 protocols) will suit up for Thursday's game against Oregon State, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Carlson and any of his teammates who were in COVID protocols prior to the Utes' break are available for the game. The big man has been a staple in the starting five when available this season and has finished in double figures in all but one game, averaging 13.9 points and 6.1 boards per contest on the year.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Anthony - Leads Utah in win Anthony chipped in 11 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and six rebounds across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 55-50 victory over Fresno State.

Impact Anthony was one of only three players to reach double figures in the low scoring game, leading Utah with 11 points on the strength of a pair of three-pointers. His six rebounds also tied a team-high, but he was shutout across the rest of the stat-sheet. Anthony has struggled with his consistency this season, connecting on just 40 percent of his shot attempts.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Utah grinds out 55-50 win over Fresno State

Marco Anthony scored 11 points and Lahat Thioune scored 10 and Utah beat Fresno State 55-50

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Utah Runnin' Utes outlast Fresno State, 55-50, at the Huntsman Center Utah-Fresno State basketball game story

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • SLTRIB.COM

Both Gach - Out of starting lineup Tuesday Gach will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against Fresno State.

Impact It's a curious move considering Gach was in the middle of a big stretch in which he was averaging 18.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.3 three-pointers over the past four games.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lahat Thioune - Making first start Tuesday Thioune will start Tuesday's game against Fresno State.

Impact Thioune is coming off of a career-best 16 points and seven rebounds over 13 minutes versus Manhattan, so it makes sense that he is getting his first crack at a starting five spot in this one with Branden Carlson (COVID protocol) out.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Branden Carlson - Hopeful to return Dec. 30 Carlson (COVID protocol) is targeting at Dec. 30 return against Oregon State according to coach Craig Smith, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Carlson will not play in Tuesday's game against Fresno State after entering COVID-19 protocol last Wednesday. The 7-footer has been a force this season, averaging 13.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per contest.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Utah plays host to Fresno State

Utah plays Fresno State in a non-conference matchup

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dusan Mahorcic - Progressing in recovery Mahorcic (knee) is progressing in his recovery and should be able to return sometime in mid-January, Josh Furlong of KSL.com reports.

Impact Mahorcic suffered the knee injury in late November and was initially ruled out until the start of January. He averaged 10.3 minutes in six games before suffering the injury.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David Jenkins - Plays well off bench Jenkins recorded 18 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one assist across 26 minutes in Saturday's 83-75 loss to Missouri.

Impact Jenkins has come off the bench in each of the last two games with the return of Marco Anthony, and he shined in his sixth man role Saturday with a team-high 18 points. He did so on the strength of four threes where he's shooting 41 percent this season. Jenkins has been an active member of the offense when he's on the court, accounting for 23.2 percent of the team's shots.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brown scores 27, Coleman hits big 3-pointer for Missouri

Kobe Brown scored 27 points, Jarron Coleman hit a huge 3-pointer and Missouri defeated Utah 83-75

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Branden Carlson - In COVID-19 protocol Carlson is in the health and safety protocol and will miss both Saturday's game against Missouri and Tuesday's game versus Fresno State, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune report...

Impact Per Newman, Carlson is expected to rejoin the action in the two-game swing versus Oregon and Oregon State beginning Dec. 30 versus the Beavers. The big man will leave a major void down low, averaging 13.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 1.5 assists per game on the season. His absence likely means more minutes for Lahat Thioune.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mizzou faces Utah

Missouri plays host to Utah in a non-conference matchup

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lahat Thioune - Career-high 16 points Thioune amassed 16 points (4-5 FG, 8-8 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal across 13 minutes during Saturday's 96-62 win over Manhattan.

Impact Thioune recorded half of his points from the charity stripe en route to a career-high 16 points with only one missed field goal. Despite playing just 13 minutes in the blowout victory, he also tied a team-high with seven rebounds. Thioune has seen increased playing time recently, averaging 17 minutes per game over the last four games and is shooting 81 percent on the season.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thioune nets 16, Utah coasts past Manhattan 96-62

Lahat Thioune scored a career-high 16 points off the bench and Utah rolled to a 96-62 win over Manhattan

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Utah faces Manhattan

Manhattan and Utah look to bounce back from losses

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

David Jenkins - Struggles in loss Jenkins logged seven points (3-11 FG, 1-7 3Pt), one rebound, one assist, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 76-62 loss to TCU.

Impact Jenkins had an off shooting night in the loss, only connecting on 27 percent of his field goals as he was held to single digits for a second straight game. Most of his struggles came from long-range, where he's been a reliable 41 percent shooter for his career. Jenkins has added some needed scoring for Utah thus far, ranking third on the team with 12.4 ppg.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Anthony - Logs 25 minutes in return Anthony racked up six points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3PT, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, an assist and a steal over 25 minutes in his return to action Wednesday versus TCU.

Impact Anthony figures to be part of the starting five again in short order after playing a healthy total off the bench in his first live action since Nov. 21. the senior has averaged 6.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists over 25.7 minutes in his six appearances this season since joining the Utes as a transfer from Utah State.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cold shooting and lack of teamwork doomed Runnin' Utes to 76-62 loss Wednesday night New coach Craig Smith’s club sputters on offense, plays a little too selfishly, and falls 76-62 to the Horned Frogs at Dickies Arena in Fort...

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • DESERET.COM

Miles scores 28, TCU defeats Utah 76-62

Mike Miles matched his career high with 28 points and TCU defeated Utah 76-62

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Utah vs TCU Prediction & Pick for NCAA Basketball Game From FanDuel Sportsbook (Dec. 8) Wednesday's slate of NCAA college basketball games includes an exciting clash between the Utah Utes and TCU Horned Frogs. Utah vs TCU Predic...

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Marco Anthony - Cleared for Wednesday Anthony (ankle) will be available Wednesday against TCU, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact After missing a trio of games for the Utes, it was reported Wednesday afternoon that Anthony had a chance to suit up, and he'll end up doing just that. He had started each of the previous five games he played before going down with injury, averaging 6.4 points and 8.8 rebounds.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Anthony - Chance to play Wednesday Anthony (ankle) could play in Wednesday's game against TCU, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Anthony will be tested out pregame to see how his ankle responds. He injured his ankle two weeks ago and it appears things are starting to progress in the right direction. Anthony will likely be a game-time decision.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Utah takes on TCU

Utah and TCU both look to put winning streaks together

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gabe Madsen - Logs 14 minutes in return Madsen racked up zero points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in 14 minutes during Sunday's 66-58 win over California.

Impact Madsen missed six consecutive games due to illness but returned Sunday as the team's second-leading backcourt reserve. While his shots didn't fall in this one, it looks like he's clear to contribute in a depth role for the 6-2 Utes moving forward.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE