As Alex Jensen embraces past, he turns focus to future of Runnin' Utes program

Latest Stories

Runnin' Utes accept postseason bid to inaugural College Basketball Crown

Runnin' Utes accept postseason bid to inaugural College Basketball Crown

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 17 - 8:22 a.m.

No, it's not the NCAA Tournament or the National Invitation Tournament, but Utah men's basketball is continuing its postseason in a newly created event hosted in Las Vegas.
Utah women's basketball a No. 8 seed in NCAA Tournament, will play No. 9 Indiana

Utah women's basketball a No. 8 seed in NCAA Tournament, will play No. 9 Indiana

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 16 - 7:50 p.m.

On Sunday, the Utes were tabbed as a No. 8 seed in the NCAA Tournament, taking on No. 9 Indiana in the first round on Friday in Columbia, South Carolina.
McCallum caps senior night with 10.0 as Red Rocks beat UCLA with season-high score

McCallum caps senior night with 10.0 as Red Rocks beat UCLA with season-high score

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 15 - 11:58 p.m.

Avery Neff and Makenna Smith both knew before anyone else.
From Olympics to Red Rocks star: Grace McCallum enjoying 'every last moment I get'

From Olympics to Red Rocks star: Grace McCallum enjoying 'every last moment I get'

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 15 - 10:07 a.m.

The nerves on Saturday night will be different for Grace McCallum.
Rebuild looms for Runnin' Utes after predictable result against No. 23 BYU

Rebuild looms for Runnin' Utes after predictable result against No. 23 BYU

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 8 - 11:44 p.m.

The odds were stacked against Utah going into its final game of the regular season on the road against No. 23 BYU.
Red Rocks top Washington in road meet, but Dockendorf 'hoping for more' from team

Red Rocks top Washington in road meet, but Dockendorf 'hoping for more' from team

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 8 - 6:30 p.m.

Carly Dockendorf didn't mince words after her team's penultimate meet of the regular season.
Utah skiing erases slower start to claim 17th national championship

Utah skiing erases slower start to claim 17th national championship

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 8 - 6:12 p.m.

It's the 17th national title all-time for Utah and the fourth out of the last five season.
Texas Tech upsets Utah women 75-64 in 2nd round of Big 12 Tournament

Texas Tech upsets Utah women 75-64 in 2nd round of Big 12 Tournament

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 6 - 10:46 p.m.

The Lady Raiders were the aggressors in the second-round game and forced Utah into uncomfortable situations all night just 24 hours after defeating Kansas 57-53.
Coming home: Former Runnin' Utes great Alex Jensen hired as Utah's next head coach

Coming home: Former Runnin' Utes great Alex Jensen hired as Utah's next head coach

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 6 - 4:22 p.m.

The Centerville native was hired as the University of Utah's newest men's basketball coach.
From No. 1 recruit to budding Red Rocks star, Avery Neff is creating her own 'legacy'

From No. 1 recruit to budding Red Rocks star, Avery Neff is creating her own 'legacy'

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 6 - 9:02 a.m.

It probably shouldn't come as a surprise that someone like Avery Neff is ultra competitive, but that competitive spirit carries over into all facets of her life.
BYU women close out season with 81-69 loss to UCF in 1st round of Big 12 Tournament

BYU women close out season with 81-69 loss to UCF in 1st round of Big 12 Tournament

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 5 - 12:58 p.m.

UCF guard Kaitlin Peterson was just too much for BYU to contain, especially in the second half.
Utah skiing looking to return as national champs after narrow defeat last season

Utah skiing looking to return as national champs after narrow defeat last season

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 5 - 9:35 a.m.

Utah has made it a habit of winning national championships in skiing.
An unassuming Gianna Kneepkens is one of the most efficient shooters in college history

An unassuming Gianna Kneepkens is one of the most efficient shooters in college history

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 3 - 9:04 a.m.

Kneepkens is one of the most unassuming, yet efficient players in the college game.
Ezra Ausar leads with 25 as Runnin' Utes pull away to beat Sun Devils 99-73

Ezra Ausar leads with 25 as Runnin' Utes pull away to beat Sun Devils 99-73

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 1 - 8:52 p.m.

Neither team could get a clear advantage Saturday night.
Maty Wilke drains halfcourt shot to lift Utah to 76-73 win over BYU in OT

Maty Wilke drains halfcourt shot to lift Utah to 76-73 win over BYU in OT

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted March 1 - 5:17 p.m.

The bank was open. And Maty Wilke called her shot.
In wake of Smith's exit, Runnin' Utes moving to end season the 'way it should be finished'

In wake of Smith's exit, Runnin' Utes moving to end season the 'way it should be finished'

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 6:32 p.m.

In many ways, the Utah men's basketball team has exceeded expectations this season.
Have You Seen This? Arizona coach gets emotional talking Craig Smith's kids

Have You Seen This? Arizona coach gets emotional talking Craig Smith's kids

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 10:32 a.m.

Sports are a business. And while difficult decisions have to be made, it's not always known how those decisions can impact a family.
No. 22 Arizona makes easy work of Runnin' Utes in 83-66 win at home

No. 22 Arizona makes easy work of Runnin' Utes in 83-66 win at home

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 9:08 p.m.

Josh Eilert had an impossible task on his hands Wednesday night.
Utah women finish with 28 turnovers in blowout loss to No. 18 West Virginia

Utah women finish with 28 turnovers in blowout loss to No. 18 West Virginia

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 6:53 p.m.

With a potential top-four seed at next week's Big 12 Tournament still in play, Utah put together one of its worst performances of conference play Wednesday night.
Utah fires Runnin' Utes head coach Craig Smith before season's end

Utah fires Runnin' Utes head coach Craig Smith before season's end

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 24 - 1:25 p.m.

Craig Smith's days as the head coach of the Utah men's basketball team have come to an end, according to multiple reports.
Turnovers prove costly as Runnin' Utes fall to UCF on the road in 76-72 loss

Turnovers prove costly as Runnin' Utes fall to UCF on the road in 76-72 loss

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 23 - 4:25 p.m.

It looked like it was going to be a Utah blowout in the early minutes of the game.
Utah women hit 16 3-pointers to overwhelm Cincinnati on the road in 92-65 win

Utah women hit 16 3-pointers to overwhelm Cincinnati on the road in 92-65 win

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 23 - 2:07 p.m.

With a chance to remain in contention for a top-four seed in next week's Big 12 Tournament, the Utah women's basketball team wasted little time showcasing its shooting prowess.
Red Rocks score season-high 198.075, clinch regular-season Big 12 title in win over Denver

Red Rocks score season-high 198.075, clinch regular-season Big 12 title in win over Denver

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 21 - 11:14 p.m.

Grace McCallum scored a 9.975 on three consecutive events, and the Huntsman Center crowd booed.
'They were the tougher team': Oklahoma State pulls away to beat Utah women

'They were the tougher team': Oklahoma State pulls away to beat Utah women

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 11:26 p.m.

In the end, Oklahoma State wanted it more.
Ezra Ausar leads with 21 as Runnin' Utes hold on to defeat Kansas State 74-69

Ezra Ausar leads with 21 as Runnin' Utes hold on to defeat Kansas State 74-69

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 11:57 p.m.

The real winner of the night was Lawson Lovering.