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I like all of the underclassmen who played this year. I hope all of them return. If they do, we have a nice foundation. Coach Smith did a good job of bringing some good players in before the season. I think they’ve benefitted from the strength and training staff and whomever Smith had doing player development. I’ve seen better skill development in…[Read more]

I wouldn’t overpay for Asur. He is undersized to make a run at the tournament. He was a star on this team. Little would be a no for me. We need a major upgrade in talent and athleticism to compete for the top four in conference. Go get Chandler from Kentucky. He is an Utah kid and was an Utah bb fan. He would be a great fit and someone to build a…[Read more]

number one reason I was glad to see Smith booted, was Dawes minutes per game!

Just to put a finer point on it:
First start and pl 12 more minutes than any other game this season. Only had 2 game over 23 min since conf began.

He was 8 of 13, including 5of 6 from ft line for 21 pts, along with 15 rebounds, 4 of the offensive. Plus 2 blocks and 2 steals with no turnovers. BPM of 14.1 and a game score of 23.8. WOW dude is a…[Read more]

The good news is both Dawes and Whalin both really love playing at Utah.

Alex and NIL should be enough to bring them both back. Ausar is gonna ask for a max deal and at 12 pts and 5 rebs a game not sure he’s worth it. Utah can find someone to fill that roll for less money.

Little comes back as well as Sharavjamts.

Traore will be back. If h…[Read more]

In pre-season when we set the team record for made treys a few times and our percentage of field goal attempts from outside the arc was higher than in many NBA games, I noted that on days the outside shots aren’t falling, we would struggle. Last night was a definite example of that.

I’ve been driving the Dawes bandwagon all season. No good explanation for why he didnt play more. Id like to think thats a big reason craig’s number got pulled. You cant not play someone as impactful as him and have any credibility as a basketball coach. Clearly you dont know the game if you can’t find a spot for a double double machine.

You’re right – I forgot Wahlin. I hereby amend me original post. Wahlin would be somewhere between Ezra and Mike in terms of priorities for me.

Wahlin showed great improvement as the season progressed. Could be a valuable asset to keep around.

Even Oregon would be horrified by that court.

I would keep those three for sure. Wahlin would be my only other possibility. Reasons: he’s local, he is long, and he moves well for his size. Could be a good role player for Jensen.

Dawes’ rebounding numbers are huge. Led team in total rebounds with fewer minutes than the regular starters. Far and away the highest rebounds/minutes on the squad.

Dawes’ free market value went up a ton last night. We’ll have to throw a bag at him if we want him to stay.

Here’s my keep list for next year, in order from most to least important:
1. Dawes
2. Ezra
3. Mike (maybe)

Everyone else can go as far as I’m concerned.

Apparently the players are really feeling it too. Reading Mason Madsen’s comments after the BYU game would have Majerus turning over in his grave.

“I will say, it would probably be fun to play for BYU and have those fans. Because that was pretty sick,” the senior said. “That is something I hope I experience in the future. Not that I haven’t…[Read more]

aaaaand we’re done here.

Hope we can hold onto Dawes.

Now you know why there is no posts. This team doesn’t have much upside. Lacks athleticism and talent. Majerus would say “ we look like the ski team “.

You beat me to the comment. It’s the most hideous looking court I’ve ever seen. I mean, you have to be blind not to be affected by it.

Also this court is like one of those stereogram cross your eyes pictures. 🤮