UTAH UTES NEWS

Bostyn Holt - Doesn't play Sunday Holt (undisclosed) didn't appear in Sunday's 61-46 win over California.

Impact Holt warmed up ahead of Sunday's matchup but ultimately didn't see any playing time. He's been an inconsistent part of the Utes' rotation this year, so it's not yet clear whether he would have been available if needed. His next chance to return will be Saturday against Colorado.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bostyn Holt - Warming up Sunday Holt (undisclosed) is in uniform and warming up ahead of Sunday's game against California, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Holt sat out Thursday's loss to Stanford due to undisclosed issues. While the nature of this apparent injury was never revealed, the 6-foot-6 senior was not in uniform ahead of Thursday's contest. Therefore, it appears he could be in line to reprise his role off the bench for the Utes. Holt has averaged 1.6 points and 1.4 rebounds while playing 8.5 minutes across 17 appearances.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eli Ballstaedt - Likely out Sunday Ballstaedt (undisclosed) was spotted in street clothes during pregame warmups ahead of Sunday's contest versus California, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Ballstaedt appears to be dealing with an undisclosed injury given that he is not in uniform ahead of Sunday's 6:00 p.m. ET tipoff. The 6-foot-5 senior played a season-high 15 minutes during Thursday's loss to Stanford, making it unclear when this likely issue first arose. Ballstaedt has averaged 4.8 points and 1.5 rebounds across 11 appearances off the bench this season.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Utah hosts Cal after Stefanovic's 26-point performance

Utah hosts the California Golden Bears after Lazar Stefanovic scored 26 points in Utah's 78-72 loss to the Stanford Cardinal

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ben Carlson - Records seven points, four rebounds Carlson registered seven points (2-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 18 minutes during Thursday's 78-72 loss to Stanford.

Impact Carlson knocked down 2-of-3 shots from beyond the arc, finishing with seven points and four rebounds during Thursday's loss to Stanford. The 6-foot-9 junior remains one of Utah's most consistent contributors this season, averaging 4.4 points and 4.5 rebounds on 18.8 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rollie Worster - Nears triple-double in loss Worster closed Thursday's 78-72 loss to Stanford with 10 points (3-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, 10 assists and two steals in 38 minutes.

Impact Worster knocked down 3-of-10 shots, finishing with 10 points, seven rebounds, and 10 assists during Thursday's loss to Stanford. The 6-foot-4 junior continues to make contributions across all aspects of the game, logging 9.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 0.8 steals on 32.1 minutes per game. Worster will look to help the Utes bounce back during Sunday's showdown with California.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lazar Stefanovic - Explodes in loss Stefanovic closed with 26 points (10-22 FG, 6-14 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, five assists and four steals across 36 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 78-72 loss to Stanford.

Impact Stefanovic notched a career-high 26 points during Thursday's loss to Stanford. In just his second start of the season, Stefanovic put all of his talents on display, but his efforts weren't enough to get past Stanford. The 6-foot-7 sophomore has appeared in all 24 games this season, logging 10.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 steals on 26.1 minutes per game, but he appears poised for a larger role moving forward.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bostyn Holt - Not dressed Thursday Holt is not in uniform ahead of Thursday's game against Stanford, Josh Furlong of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact The reasoning Holt is not suited up has not been disclosed. The 6-6 senior has appeared in 17 games this season but is averaging just 8.5 minutes per contest. He'll look to get back in the fold when the Utes host California on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lazar Stefanovic - Moves into starting five Stefanovic is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Stanford, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Stefanovic will move into the first five with the recent news that Gabe Madsen will miss the next 4-6 weeks with a lower leg injury. He's only started one game since Nov. 21, but Stefanovic has maintained a large role nevertheless. He's averaging 9.7 points, three rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 steals over 25.7 minutes per contest and should see those numbers increase down the stretch with Madsen potentially set to miss the rest of the regular season.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gabe Madsen - Expected to miss 4-6 weeks Utah announced on Thursday that Madsen is expected to miss four-to-six weeks with a lower leg injury sustained last Saturday against Oregon.

Impact This is a big blow for the Utes who were right in the mix to make the NCAA Tournament. Madsen was the team's second-leading scorer at 11.7 PPG and was one of the top three-point threats in the conference. There's a chance the 6-6 wing could end up missing the rest of the season, but Utah will hold out hope that Madsen is able to return in early March. Lars Stefanovic should step into the starting lineup going forward.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gabe Madsen - Out at least a month Madsen will miss the next 4-6 weeks after suffering a lower leg injury Jan. 28 versus Oregon, Utahutes.com reports.

Impact Head coach Craig Smith announced Thursday that Madsen will be sidelined for a month at minimum after sustaining a leg injury last Saturday versus Oregon. The 6-6 junior poses as a pretty significant loss for the Utes, as he's second on the team in scoring, averaging 11.7 points per game and is the team's top three-point shooter on the year. With Madsen sidelined, Lars Stefanovic is expected to hold down a starting spot until he can return.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gabe Madsen - Eyeing prolonged absence Madsen (lower leg) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Stanford, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact While Madsen is currently unavailable for Thursday's matchup versus the Cardinal due to a lower-leg injury, he's also expected to miss significant time as a result of the issue, per Newman. The 6-foot-6 junior has started in all of the Utes' 23 games this season and is averaging 11.7 points and 2.8 rebounds per contest in that span.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gabe Madsen - Status unspecified Madsen (lower leg) is questionable before Utah's game Thursday versus Stanford, according to Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune.

Impact Utah's head coach Craig Smith said he does not know the availability status of his injured guard. Thus, Madsen is expected to be a game-time decision before Utah and Stanford begin their February schedules Thursday.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

After completing a regular season sweep over Utah, the Ducks' at-large tournament chances remain alive After Oregon came away with an impressive 68-56 win over Utah on Saturday evening, completing both its month of January and a regular-season...

JANUARY 31, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Branden Carlson - Struggles in loss Carlson closed Saturday's 68-56 loss to Oregon with 13 points (2-14 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 9-10 FT), eight rebounds and one steal in 32 minutes.

Impact Carlson converted just 2-of-14 attempts from the field, finishing with 13 points and eight rebounds during Saturday's loss to Oregon. The 7-foot senior has started in all 22 games this season, averaging 16.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.2 blocks on 28.5 minutes per game. Carlson and the Utes will look to bounce back during Thursday's showdown with Stanford.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gabe Madsen - Has injured leg Madsen has a lower-leg injury, according to Jay Drew of the Deseret News.

Impact Madsen's next opportunity to play is when the Utes host Stanford on Thursday. Their head coach Craig Smith said Madsen seemed "fine" post-game.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lazar Stefanovic - Six points, six rebounds in win Stefanovic registered six points (2-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and two steals across 24 minutes during Thursday's 63-44 win over Oregon State.

Impact Stefanovic knocked down 2-of-4 shots from beyond the arc, finishing with six points and six rebounds during Thursday's win over Oregon State. The 6-foot-7 sophomore has appeared in all 22 games this season, averaging 9.5 points, three rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 steals on 25.3 minutes per game.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rollie Worster - Excels in blowout win Worster posted 12 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and two steals over 33 minutes during Thursday's 63-44 win over Oregon State.

Impact Worster recorded 12 points, six rebounds and seven assists during Thursday's win over Oregon State. The 6-foot-4 junior has started in all 22 games this season, logging 9.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 0.8 steals on 31.7 minutes per game. Worster and the Utes will look to win their fourth-consecutive game when they face off with Oregon on Saturday.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oregon goes for season sweep and a boost in NCAA resume vs Utah The Oregon Ducks will try and claim the mountain schools' sweep and the Utah Utes' season sweep on Saturday night. In the process, the Ducks...

JANUARY 28, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

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JANUARY 27, 2023

Keba Keita - Available Thursday Keita (leg) will dress for Thursday night's game against Oregon State, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Keita suffered an apparent ankle injury against Washington on Jan. 21 but was able to practice and the expectation was that he would play. The 6-8 freshman has played more of a depth role in the front court, averaging 3.2 points and 3.1 rebounds over 10.8 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keba Keita - Could practice despite injury Keita could practice on Tuesday despite his ankle injury, according to Josh Furlong of KSL.com.

Impact According to Furlong, Keita rolled his ankle when Utah hosted Washington three days ago. He will try practicing on Tuesday. Keita is expected to play during the Utes' game this weekend. However, he has no update of his availability status before their Thursday matchup at Oregon State.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gabe Madsen - Excels in blowout win Madsen ended with 17 points (7-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt), one rebound and one steal over 32 minutes during Saturday's 86-61 victory over Washington.

Impact Madsen knocked down 7-of-13 shots, finishing with 17 points during Saturday's win over Washington. The 6-foot-6 junior has started in all 21 games this season, logging 12.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and one steal on 29.5 minutes per game. Fantasy managers should remain wary of Madsen's scoring consistency, as he has failed to reach double figures in three of Utah's last five games.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Anthony - Posts double-double Anthony closed Saturday's 86-61 win over Washington with 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-5 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 37 minutes.

Impact Anthony recorded his fourth double-double of the season, finishing with 13 points and 10 rebounds during Saturday's win over Washington. The 6-foot-6 senior has started in 16 games this season, logging 10.4 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists on 30.7 minutes per game. Anthony and the Utes will look to maintain their momentum into Thursday's matchup with Oregon State.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Carlson - Scores five in win Carlson had five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 FT) and four rebounds in 17 minutes during Saturday's 86-61 win over Washington.

Impact Carlson knocked down 2-of-3 shots from the field, finishing with five points and four rebounds during Saturday's win over Washington. The 6-foot-9 junior has started in all 21 games this season, logging 4.1 points and 4.6 rebounds on 18.7 minutes per game. Carlson has been a steady contributor for the Utes all season, and fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to stray from his averages much in the future.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE