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Branden Carlson - Plays through ankle sprain Carlson ended Sunday's 66-58 win over California with 12 points (3-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds and one block across 21 minutes.

Impact Carlson was limited to a season-low seven minutes last week against USC after suffering an ankle sprain, but he was back in the starting five Sunday for the Utes. It was a modest effort with the frontcourt minutes getting distributed relatively evenly, but certainly a good sign for the seven-footer's health moving forward.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Both Gach - Another strong performance Gach finished Sunday's 66-58 win over California with 19 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal over 30 minutes.

Impact Gach led all scorers in the game with 19 points on 70 percent shooting, while also tying a team-high with six rebounds. Since entering the starting lineup for the injured Marco Anthony, Gach is averaging 17 points over the last three games. His impressive play may keep Anthony on the bench even when he's healthy enough to return, with Anthony only shooting 34 percent from the field.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Strong 2nd half carries Utah past California, 66-58

Both Gach scored 19 points and Lazar Stefanovic came off the bench to knock down three second-half 3-pointers as Utah took control after intermission to beat California, 66-58

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Branden Carlson - Starts against California Carlson (ankle) is starting Sunday against California.

Impact Carlson went through warmups unscathed, so he is now set to remain in the starting lineup. The big man has been stellar for Utah this season, averaging 13.7 points and 6.1 rebounds per game so far.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Branden Carlson - Going through warm-ups Carlson (ankle) is going through warm-ups ahead of Sunday's contest against California, Bill Riley of ESPN700 reports.

Impact Carlson is expected to be a game-time decision, so his participation in warm-ups comes as no surprise. The 7-foot junior is averaging 13.7 points per game on 53.7 percent shooting, so if he is unable to go, it would be a big blow for the Utes. Lahat Thioune would likely enter the starting lineup if Carlson is ruled out.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gabe Madsen - Expected to play Sunday Madsen (illness) is expected to get some minutes during Sunday's matchup against California, Bill Riley of ESPN700 reports.

Impact Madsen hasn't played since the season opener due to an illness. While he is likely to play, he isn't expected to garner many minutes as he works his way back from a lengthy absence.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Anthony - Out again Sunday Anthony (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game against California, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Anthony will miss his third straight game with an ankle injury. His next chance to return is Wednesday against TCU. Both Gach dropped a season-high 28 points during the Utes' 93-73 loss to USC on Tuesday, and he will likely draw his third straight start in Anthony's absence Sunday.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Branden Carlson - Game-time call Sunday Carlson (ankle) will be a game-time decision Sunday against California, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Carlson has avoided major damage to his ankle and it seems Utah will wait for him until the very last minute, as he plays a big role in the team's rotation. Through seven games, he's averaging 13.7 points per game while shooting 53.7 percent from the field.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Why improved Cal Bears could give Runnin' Utes some problems in Pac-12 home opener Sunday at the Huntsman Center Potentially down to seven healthy scholarship players, Utah’s men’s basketball team will need to get tougher inside, rebound better to beat...

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • DESERET.COM

Cal, Utah meet in conference play

Pac-12 foes meet as Cal takes on Utah

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Branden Carlson - Dealing with ankle sprain Carlson is dealing with a sprained ankle, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Carlson has avoided major damage and hasn't been ruled out for Sunday's contest against Cal, so he could avoid missing time altogether. The junior is a huge part of the Utes' rotation, protecting the rim and doing a ton of damage in the paint on both ends, so his status will be worth monitoring.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Branden Carlson - Leaves with injury Carlson contributed two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound over seven minutes during Wednesday's 93-73 loss to USC.

Impact Carlson had scored two points before leaving the game around the midway point of the first half after getting tangled up fighting for a rebound. The center didn't return to the game and was seen on the bench in the second half with a boot on his right foot. It's unknown the severity of the injury at this point, but Carlson is likely to miss some time. Backup center Lahat Thioune is the most likely candidate to enter the starting lineup, as he logged a season-high 25 minutes in place of Carlson.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mobley leads No. 20 USC to 93-73 victory over Utah

Isaiah Mobley scored 21 points and tied a career high with 13 rebounds, Boogie Ellis added 19 points, and No. 20 Southern California opened Pac-12 play by rolling to a 93-73 victor...

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marco Anthony - Out Wednesday Anthony (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game against USC, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact As anticipated, Anthony won't be available for the Utes on Wednesday after coming down with an ankle injury. Thus, the guard's next chance to return to the lineup is Sunday against California. Anthony is currently posting 6.4 points and 8.6 rebounds per game.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Anthony - Unlikely to play Wednesday Anthony (ankle) is considered doubtful for Wednesday's game against USC, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Anthony hasn't been ruled out but he is unlikely to play Wednesday as he continues to recover from a right ankle sprain. If he's ultimately ruled out, his next opportunity to return would be Sunday against Cal if the ankle feels better by then.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dusan Mahorcic - Sidelined until January Mahorcic (knee) will be sidelined until January, Salt Lake Tribune Sports reports.

Impact Mahorcic was unable to play over the weekend against BYU because of the injury and it has been revealed as a right knee issue. The 6-foot-10 Serbian underwent an MRI on Monday as well, but the full results on that haven't been revealed just yet. More information surrounding his status could surface once the results return.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 5 UCLA looks to end streak vs Colorado

Colorado looks to extend No. 5 UCLA's conference losing streak to five games

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pac-12 play starts for Utah, No. 20 USC

Utah visits No. 20 Southern California as conference play starts for both teams

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gabe Madsen - Remains without return timeline Madsen (illness) is progressing in his recovery but doesn't have a timeline for his return, Josh Furlong of KSL.com reports.

Impact Madsen hasn't seen the court since the season opener due tot he illness, and it doesn't appear he'll be available in the near future.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Anthony - Set to miss time Anthony (ankle) is progressing in his recovery but is expected to miss some time, Josh Furlong of KSL.com reports.

Impact Anthony has already missed one game with the right ankle sprain, and it appears he'll remained sidelined for the immediate future. The senior doesn't have an official timeline for his return but should be expected back until his status is updated.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rollie Worster - Plays well in rivalry loss Worster posted 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists and one block over 36 minutes during Saturday's 75-64 loss to BYU.

Impact Worster was one of the lone bright spots in the loss to BYU, posting a second straight double-digit scoring game on only 10 shot attempts. He contributed across-the-board to lead the team in assists and tie a team-high in rebounds. The transfer from Utah State has been one of the main offensive options for the Utes but is only shooting 40 percent from the field thus far.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dusan Mahorcic - Sustains leg injury Mahorcic only logged one minute in Saturday's loss to BYU and was spotted in the tunnel with his leg elevated, Trevor Allen of KSL Sports reports.

Impact Mahorcic has been a depth option at center this season for the Utes, logging double-digit minutes in each game this season before suffering the injury Saturday. He did not return to the contest and should be considered questionable for Wednesday's conference matchup against USC.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Anthony - Sits out loss to BYU Anthony ultimately did not go through warmups and sat out Saturday against BYU, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Anthony was considered a game-time call for the contest, but when push came to shove, the fourth-year guard was ultimately forced to miss his first game of the season. The Utes fell by 11 points in his absence, with replacement Both Gach managing just four points on 1-for-8 shooting across 34 minutes. Anthony's next chance to return to the lineup will be an in-conference matchup Wednesday at USC.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas scores 18 points to send No. 18 BYU over Utah 75-64

Te’Jon Lucas scored a season-high 18 points to lead No. 18 BYU to a 75-64 win over Utah on Saturday night, keeping the Cougars undefeated

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gabe Madsen - Remains out Madsen (illness) remains sidelined Saturday against BYU, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Madsen played seven minutes in Utah's season opener before missing the next four games with illness. His streak of absences will stretch to at least five Saturday, and it's unclear when it's likely to end.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE