The Triple Team: NBA referees ruin fun Jazz/Sixers matchup; Rudy Gobert’s ‘small-market’ comments and some of the missed calls
The referees turned a fun contest between the conferences' top seeds into a mockery. A breakdown of Rudy Gobert's comments, some of the bad calls he was so mad about, and other thoughts from the game itself.
‘We continually get screwed’: Utah Jazz livid at referees following their overtime loss to 76ers
Following their 131-123 overtime loss on Wednesday, the Utah Jazz allege that unfair treatment from game officials has been an ongoing problem, and that it cost them a victory in this case.
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Utah women’s season ends with loss to No. 7 Washington State in Pac-12 Basketball Tournament opener
Kemery Martin and No. 10 Utah bore down on No. 7 Washington State early in their first-round Pac-12 Women’s Basketball Tournament game Wednesday night. But behind the rebounding of sophomore center Bella Murekatete, the Cougars broke through in the second half for the 57-48 victory at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
Utah Jazz fall apart late against Sixers, undone by whistles, lost composure, and too many miscues
At it’s most simple, the Utah Jazz’s recipe for success comes down to shoot a ton of good-look 3s, and limit the number of tries beyond the arc by their opponents.
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Utah hoops falls to Oregon State, a late gut-punch loss in a season full of them
The University of Utah basketball fell to Oregon State on Wednesday night, 75-70, at the Huntsman Center. Here are three quick takeaways.
Alexia Burch’s move to balance beam has helped steady Utah’s gymnastics lineup
Utah senior Alexia Burch has added balance beam to her list of meet events for the Utes, and is already providing stability there.
Between the men and women’s basketball teams, a total of 10 Cougars earn WCC honors
The WCC announced All-Conference honors, and both the men's and women's teams brought home awards.
Mar 2, 2021
Utah women’s hoops will finish its season just as it started, dealing with COVID-19 issues
The University of Utah women's basketball team opens play at the Pac-12 Tournament on Wednesday, but will do so without its full roster thanks to COVID-19 protocols.
Mar 2, 2021
BYU has stayed COVID-19-free all season. It’s critical now that they stay that way.
BYU managed to play a 24-game regular season without having to pause any team activities due to COVID-19, but now, as the postseason is amongst them, it's even more crucial to continue to take precautions and stay safe.
As the Utah Jazz prepare for first-half finale vs. East-leading 76ers, they recognize they have a target on them
Following a stretch of 20 wins in 21 games, the Utah Jazz have now lost three of six. The common thread has been opponents bringing playoff-like intensity to each matchup — a trend the Jazz now know to expect and match.
Rylan Jones is hurt again, while the rest of Utah’s backcourt thrives. What does the future hold?
University of Utah sophomore Rylan Jones is hurt again, while the rest of the Utes backcourt is thriving.
Mar 2, 2021
Utah football will open Pac-12 play vs. Washington State, close with Oregon, Colorado
Pac-12 releases its 2021 football schedule. Utah will open conference play at home vs. Washington State, and close with home games vs. Oregon and Colorado.
The Triple Team: Jazz can’t keep Zion Williamson, Pelicans out of the paint in poor defensive game
The Jazz couldn't stop the Pelicans from getting to the rim Monday night — not just Zion Willamson, everyone. What happened? That, plus learning not to count on referee's whistles, and Quin Snyder's Hack-a-Adams strategy.
Utah Jazz experience the other side of third-quarter domination, as Pelicans send them to another loss
New Orleans dominates the third quarter, 40-26- building a huge lead the Utah Jazz can't quite rally back from Monday night.
BYU opens spring football practice. The key question: How do you top a 11-1 season?
After last year's success, all eyes are on BYU to see if they can replicate its success. The Cougars took their first step towards that on Monday with the start of spring football.