Completed Event: Men's Basketball versus No. 9-Seed Cincinnati (1st Round) on March 10, 2026 , Loss , 66, to, 73
Final Score
Men's Basketball
66
vs No. 9-Seed Cincinnati (1st Round)
73
The University of Utah Athletics
Utah Hosts UNLV Monday
2/20/2000 12:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Feb. 20, 2000
Game #25
Utah Utes (19-5, 8-2 MWC) vs. UNLV Runnin' Rebels (16-6, 7-3 MWC)
Feb. 21
10:04 p.m. (MST)
Jon M. Huntsman Center (15,000)
Salt Lake City
The Game at a Glance
Utah Coach: Rick MajerusAlma Mater: Marquette '70
Record at Utah: 257-69/11th Season
Overall Record: 356-121/16th Season
UNLV Coach: Billy Bayno
Alma Mater: Sacred Heart '85
Record at UNLV: 84-58/5th Season
Overall Record: 84-58/5th Season
Television: ESPN. Bob Carpenter (play-by-play) and Jimmy Dykes (analyst).
Radio: Utah Sports Network (570 K-NEWS in Salt Lake City and affiliate stations). On the Internet at www.UtahUtes.com. Bill Marcroft (play-by-play), Jeff Jonas (analyst) and Brad Stone (host).
Rankings: Utah is 21st in the A.P. poll and 20th in the USA Today/ESPN poll.
Series Record: UNLV leads Utah 10-6.
Utah's Record Home/Away/Neutral: 4-2/2-6/0-2
Last Meeting: UNLV defeated Utah 72-66 on Feb. 5 in Las Vegas, Nev.
Majerus vs. UNLV Overall: 2-3
At Utah: 2-3
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KALL-910 AM in Salt Lake City carries the Utah Coach's Show on Tuesdays from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Coming Up
Utah makes its final road trip of the regular season this weekend. The Utes play at Colorado State on Saturday at 1:07 p.m. (MST) and at Wyoming on Monday at 10:04 p.m. (MST).
A Quick Look at Utah
The Runnin' Utes are 19-5 overall and in sole possession of first place in Mountain West Conference with an 8-2 record. After starting the season with a 2-2 record, Utah has won 17 of its last 20 games. The Utes are coming off a 72-65 loss to New Mexico in Albuquerque on Saturday.
Senior 6-9 forward Hanno Mottolo is leading the Utes in scoring average (17.5 ppg) and is second in rebounding (5.2 rpg). After missing the first eight games of the season with a knee injury, Mottolo has sat out the last three games due to torn ligaments in his left elbow and right thumb. Senior 6-7 forward Alex Jensen is second on the team in scoring average (14.6 ppg) and is tops in rebounding (7.5 rpg). Jensen is also shooting 57.6 percent from the field and 49.4 percent from three-point range. Junior 6-11 center Nate Althoff is third in scoring (10.3 ppg), third in rebounding (4.8 rpg) and leads the team in field goal percentage (60.8). Senior 6-5 guard/forward Tony Harvey is fourth on the team in scoring (9.7 ppg) and is shooting 42.2 percent from three-point range.
Utah is outscoring the opposition 71.6 to 61.6 points per game and has a 32.7 to 27.8 edge in rebounding. The Utes are shooting 49.3 percent from the field, 40.0 percent from three-point range and 71.7 percent from the free throw line.
Utah Probable Starters
| No. | Pos. | Name | Ht. | Wt. | Cl. | Ppg | Rpg | Hometown |
| 35 | F | Jeff Johnsen | 6-4 | 200 | So. | 6.0 | 3.9 | Murray, Utah |
| 50 | F | Alex Jensen | 6-7 | 225 | Sr. | 14.6 | 7.5 | Centerville, Utah |
| 52 | C | Nate Althoff | 6-11 | 260 | Jr. | 10.3 | 4.8 | Delano, Minn. |
| 5 | G | Tony Harvey | 6-5 | 200 | Sr. | 9.7 | 2.6 | Carson, Calif. |
| 32 | G | Jeremy Killion | 5-11 | 190 | Sr. | 9.5 | 1.6 | San Diego, Calif. |
Utah Off the Bench
| No. | Pos. | Name | Ht. | Wt. | Cl. | Ppg | Rpg | Hometown |
| 3 | G | Gary Colbert | 6-1 | 175 | So. | 3.8 | 2.4 | Alta Loma, Calif. |
| 4 | G | Adam Sharp | 6-2 | 180 | So. | 1.4 | 0.7 | Salt Lake City |
| 13 | F | Hanno Mottolo * | 6-9 | 250 | Sr. | 17.5 | 5.2 | Helsinki, Finland |
| 15 | F | Nick Jacobson | 6-3 | 185 | Fr. | 0.0 | 0.0 | Roseville, Minn. |
| 25 | G | Brandon Sluga | 6-4 | 210 | Sr. | 0.6 | 0.0 | Taylorsville, Utah |
| 40 | F/C | Phil Cullen | 6-9 | 215 | So. | 5.1 | 2.0 | Chelan, Wash. |
| 42 | F | Mike Puzey | 6-8 | 215 | Fr. | 2.7 | 2.6 | Roy, Utah |
* questionable due to injury
UNLV Probable Starters
| No. | Pos. | Name | Ht. | Wt. | Cl. | Ppg | Rpg | Hometown |
| 10 | F | Dalron Johnson | 6-9 | 205 | Fr. | 10.4 | 7.0 | Los Angeles, Calif. |
| 14 | F | Donovan Stewart | 6-4 | 210 | Jr. | 5.4 | 2.4 | Rialto, Calif. |
| 34 | C | Kaspars Kambala | 6-9 | 250 | Jr. | 19.0 | 9.2 | Riga, Latvia |
| 11 | G | Mark Dickel | 6-2 | 175 | Sr. | 13.2 | 4.1 | Dunedin, New Zealand |
| 3 | G | Trevor Diggs | 6-3 | 185 | Jr. | 15.8 | 1.5 | Brooklyn, N.Y. |
Althoff Named Mountain West Conference Player of the Week
Junior 6-11 center Nate Althoff was named the Mountain West Conference Player of the Week last Monday after leading the Runnin' Utes to two wins in league play.
The Delano, Minn., (Delano HS) product scored 37 total points (18.5 ppg) and pulled down eight boards in two games. Althoff shot an astounding 80 percent from the field (12-for-15) and 86.7 percent from the free throw line (13-for-15).
Althoff was the Utes' leading scorer in the 83-65 victory over San Diego State on Feb. 10 with a career-high 22 points. He went 6-for-8 from the field and made a personal-best 10-of-11 free throws. In the 77-62 win vs. BYU on Feb. 12, Althoff hit 6-of-7 shots from the field and went 3-for-4 from the foul line for 15 points and grabbed five rebounds.
The Utes' "Big Man" followed-up his player of the week honor with 17 points (8-of-12 FG), a game-high eight rebounds and two blocked shots in 21 minutes against New Mexico on Saturday.
Althoff currently leads the MWC in field goal percentage overall at 61.1 (80-for-131) and in conference action at 65.2 (45-for-69). This was Althoff's first Mountain West Conference Player of the Week honor and Utah's second of the year.
From the Training Room: Mottolo Doubtful for Monday
Senior 6-9 forward Hanno Mottolo, suffering from torn ligaments in his left elbow and right thumb, is doubtful for Monday's game against UNLV. Mottolo missed both games last weekend and did not play Saturday at New Mexico. His status for the remainder of the season will be determined on a game-by-game-basis.
Mottolo underwent MRI's and diagnostic tests two weeks ago after being pulled from the lineup. At the present time, it does not appear that surgery will be necessary. Mottolo suffered the thumb injury in the first half and the elbow injury in the second half of Utah's game at Air Force on Jan. 29. He came back to finish the game and remained in the lineup for Utah's next two games against New Mexico and UNLV.
Twenty-Twenty Vision
With a win on Monday, Utah will have assured itself of its 28th 20-win season in school history. Under current coach Rick Majerus, Utah has hit for 20 wins in eight of his 10 seasons, including the last five in a row. Majerus' 20-win seasons at Utah: 1990-91 (30-4), 1991-92 (24-11), 1992-93 (24-7), 1994-95 (28-6), 1995-96 (27-7), 1996-97 (29-4), 1997-98 (30-4), 1998-99 (28-5).
The Nation's Most Dominant Team in League Play the Last Five Years
As the Utes moved from the WAC into the Mountain West Conference, they took three impressive records with them. Utah's conference record over the past six years en route to an 8-2 start this season and five straight regular-season titles is 79-11 (.878), which is the best mark over that period of time in NCAA Division I. Utah is also the nation's most dominant team in conference games at home the past six years with a 45-1 (.978) record.
After a win over Brigham Young on Feb. 12, the Utes have won 35 consecutive league games at home, which is the nation's longest current streak. Kansas had a string of 44 consecutive conference home wins snapped by Nebraska on Feb. 10, 1999. Utah's last home conference loss was to Fresno State (65-64) on Jan. 8, 1996.
Before its 72-66 loss to UNLV on Feb. 5, Utah had won 25 consecutive regular-season conference games dating back to a 62-56 loss at Wyoming on Feb. 12, 1998. The Utes had also won 23 consecutive conference games overall following a 54-51 loss to UNLV on March 5, 1998 in the quarterfinals of the WAC Tournament. For the first time in the history of the WAC, Utah won all 14 regular season games and all three games in the conference tournament last season. The Utes won their first six league games this season.
Utah has not lost back-to-back conference games since the 1993-94 season when it lost to Colorado State (74-69) on Feb. 3 and Wyoming (60-55) on Feb. 5 on the road.
Utah vs. UNLV Preview
Scouting the Runnin' Rebels
UNLV is 16-6 overall and in sole possession of second place in the Mountain West Conference with a 7-3 record. The Runnin' Rebels had won three straight before losing at Brigham Young, 83-82, on Saturday. Before that loss, UNLV had posted wins at home over Utah (72-66), Colorado State (74-63) and Wyoming (87-60).
Junior 6-9 center Kaspars Kambala leads in the Mountain West in scoring (19.0 ppg) and is second in rebounding (9.2 rpg). Junior 6-3 guard Trevor Diggs is seventh in the league in scoring (15.8 ppg). Senior 6-2 guard Mark Dickel leads the nation in assists (9.0 apg) and is averaging 13.2 points per contest while shooting 39.4 percent from three-point range. Freshman 6-9 forward Dalron Johnson is fifth in the MWC in rebounds (7.0 rpg).
UNLV ranks fifth in the nation in scoring (84.1 ppg), as well as seventh in the conference in scoring defense (75.8 ppg) and first in rebounding margin (+4.9 rpg). The Rebels are shooting 46.1 percent from the field, 31.9 percent from three-point range and 69.1 percent from the free throw line.
Head Coach Billy Bayno
Billy Bayno has guided UNLV to postseason play three straight years with trips to the NIT in 1997, the NCAA Tournament in 1998 and the NIT again in 1999. He posted back-to-back 20-win seasons in 1996-97 and 1997-98. Bayno came to UNLV after spending seven seasons (1988-95) as the associate head coach at Massachusetts under John Calipari. During those seven seasons, the Minutemen qualified for the NCAA Tournament five consecutive times, advancing to the 1995 regional finals and the 1996 Final Four.
Series Notes
UNLV is the only Mountain West Conference team Utah has a losing record against. The Utes have won six of the previous 16 meetings with the Runnin' Rebels, taking four of the six games played in Salt Lake City. After Utah got two wins during the 1980-81 season, UNLV has won five of the last seven.
During the Rick Majerus era, the Utes and Rebels have met five times. UNLV defeated Utah 83-66 in the regional semifinals of the NCAA Tournament on March 21, 1991 in Seattle, Wash. After they became conference rivals in the WAC, Utah and UNLV played three times during the 1997-98 season. The Utes took both regular season meetings, winning 67-54 on Jan. 24 in Las Vegas and 79-68 on Feb. 23 in Salt Lake City. UNLV came back from a 28-25 halftime deficit to defeat Utah 54-51 in the quarterfinals of the WAC Tournament on March 5, 1998 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Last Meeting
Kaspars Kambala had 20 points and 11 rebounds as UNLV beat a ranked team for the first time this season, downing then-No. 19 Utah, 72-66, on Feb. 5 in Las Vegas.
Alex Jensen led Utah with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Hanno Mottolo added 16 points and nine boards. Tony Harvey, with another fine performance off the bench, scored 12 points on a 5-for-10 effort from the field and a 2-for-3 night from three-point range. Mark Dickel had 18 points, six assists and four steals for the Rebels. He also scored seven of UNLV's final 10 points. Freshman Dalron Johnson had 17 points.
Utah, which has suffered all four of its losses on the road, trailed most of the game and was down by 11 early in the second half. However the Utes used a 15-6 run to tie it at 55 and then drew even again at 61 with 5:57 remaining. The Rebels didn't get a basket the rest of the game, and made only 11-of-20 free throws in that span. Still, it was enough as the Utes could only muster a Jensen three-pointer with 1:33 to play and a late field goal from Jeff Johnsen. Utah turned the ball over three times and missed four shots in the final five minutes.
The Rebels led 39-31 at halftime. Johnson had 13 points, including nine in a 13-point run midway through the first half.
Noting the Utes
Game #24 Rewind
A career-high tying 19 points from Tony Harvey wasn't enough as Utah suffered its second loss in Mountain West Conference play, falling to New Mexico 72-65 on Saturday at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M.
Damion Walker scored 21 points and Wayland White added 19 for New Mexico. Nate Althoff got 17 points and a game-high eight rebounds while Alex Jensen added 16 for Utah.
New Mexico beat the Utes' imposing frontline with quickness and an assortment of acrobatic drives to the basket by Walker, White and Lamont Long. The Utes led 33-30 at halftime and built the lead to seven points a minute into the second half before the Lobos got it going. New Mexico (15-11, 7-4 MWC) shot 66.7 percent in the second half and used a 16-3 run to put Utah (19-5, 8-2 MWC) away.
Long scored seven points in the run, Walker had six and freshman point guard Marlon Parmer hit a three-pointer that swished through as the 35-second clock expired. That put the Lobos up 66-54 with 5:20 left, but Utah cut the deficit to six points on back-to-back three-pointers by Harvey. Harvey had four three-pointers and 17 of his 19 points in the second half. He shot 7-of-17 from the field and 5-of-10 from behind the arc for the game.
Utah had a chance to do further damage, but Jensen missed a wide open three-pointer and Althoff missed the front end of a one-and-one foul situation with 1:37 left. White pushed the lead up to 68-60 with a pair of free throws. After Harvey connected for another three, Parmer hit a baseline jumper with 33.3 seconds left.
Althoff scored eight of his 17 points in the first half and led the Utes to a 21-12 rebounding edge. When Althoff wasn't scoring off second-chance rebounds, Jensen was roaming the perimeter and hitting three-pointers. Jensen made 4-of-8 long-range shots in the game.
Odd and Ends
- Utah had its worst shooting game of the season against UNLV on Feb. 5, converting just 38.2 percent (21-of-55) from the field and 21.4 percent (3-of-14) from three-point range.
- Utah shot a season-best 62.8 percent (27-of-43) from the field against Air Force on Jan. 29, helped by a 72.7 percent effort (16-of-22) in the second half. The Utes accomplished this while attempting a season-low 11 three-pointers.
- The Utes broke out of a shooting slump with a 52.5 percent effort from the field (21-of-40) and 52.9 percent night from three-point range (9-of-17) against Colorado State on Jan. 24. Before that game, Utah had not shot above 53 percent from the field for five games or above 53 percent from three-point range for six games.
- Utah has shot 50 percent or better from three-point range in six games this season: Stony Brook (50.0), Utah State (66.7), Washington State (50.0), Chicago State (52.4), Oregon State (60.0) and Colorado State on Jan. 24 (52.9).
- Utah has shot 52 percent or better from the field in 11 games overall and four of nine conference games this season.
- Three Utes have shot roughly half of their field goals from three-point range. Jeremy Killion has taken 99 of his 167 attempts, Tony Harvey has shot 83 of 167 and Phil Cullen has attempted 59 of 109 field goals from beyond the arc. Alex Jensen has taken over one-third of his field goal attempts from three-point range (87 of 205).
- Utah's 20-point loss at Louisville was its worst since suffering a 101-70 loss to Kentucky in the regional semifinals of the NCAA Tournament on Mar. 21, 1996. The Utes have not lost a game by more than 16 points (87-71 at New Mexico on Feb. 1, 1997) since then. Utah has lost just three games by 20 points or more during Rick Majerus' 11-year tenure.
- With its win over San Diego State on Jan. 10, Utah improved to 27-11 in conference openers (16-3 home/11-8 road) since joining the Western Athletic Conference in 1962.
- Oregon State shot 55.6 percent (30-of-54) against the Utes on Dec. 28, the highest percentage by a Utah opponent this season. Texas had the second-best shooting night by an opponent this season, making 55.1 percent (27-of-49) of its field goals.
- Eleven players have started for the Utes this season in eight different lineups.
- The Utes have scored above 80 points four times this season: Chicago State on Dec. 18 (W, 84-58), Oregon State on Dec. 28 (W, 87-77), New Mexico on Jan. 31 (W, 82-70) and San Diego State on Feb. 10 (W, 83-65). All four games were played at home.
- Utah has held three opponents below 50 points and 11 opponents below 60 points this season.
- Utah surrendered a season-low 42 points in its 35-point win over Utah State on Dec. 7. The Utes also gave up a season-low shooting night to USU, allowing the Aggies to shoot just 30.8 percent from the field and 18.8 percent from three-point range.
In the Polls
Utah remained at No. 20 in the USA Today/ESPN poll released on Feb. 13 and held steady at No. 21 in Associated Press poll released on Feb. 14. Utah has been ranked in at least one of the national Top 25 polls for 22 consecutive weeks, dating back to last season. The Utes were out of the A.P. Top 25 poll for one week before climbing back in on Jan. 17. Utah has been ranked 18 out of the last 22 weeks by A.P.
Utah had been ranked in the national polls every week since early in the 1994-95 season before falling out in December of 1998. Utah has finished among the top 10 teams in the nation three consecutive years.
An Efficient Attack With Long-Strike Capability
Utah ranks fifth in the nation in three-point field goal percentage (40.2) and 10th in overall field goal percentage (49.3) as of Feb. 20. Ranking among the top three-point shooting ball clubs in the nation is a rare occurrence for a Rick Majerus-coached Ute team. The previous best three-point shooting team during Majerus' 11-year tenure at Utah was in 1993, when the Utes finished 10th (41.0 percent) in the NCAA rankings.
However, running an efficient offense is nothing new at the U. Traditionally propelled by a strong inside game, the Utes have finished the season ranked in the top 25 in the nation in field goal percentage the last five consecutive years and six times overall during the Majerus era. Utah ranked 13th in the NCAA in field goal percentage (47.4) in 1998-99 and was fifth in 1996-97 (49.6).
This season, Utah shot 50 percent or better from three-point range in four of six games from Dec. 7 through Dec. 28. The "Gunnin'" Utes tied a school record with 14 three-pointers against both Utah State (Dec. 7) and Washington State (Dec. 11). Against Utah State, Utah shot 73 percent (11-of-15) from three-point range in the first half, breaking the school record of 10 three-pointers in a half set in 1993 and 1995, both times against Fresno State. The Utes continued their hot shooting by going 12-of-20 (60.0%) from downtown against Oregon State on Dec. 28. Utah also made 52.9 percent of its three-point tries (9-of-17) against Colorado State on Jan. 24. However, Utah has not shot above 40 percent from three-point range in its last five games.
Defense, Defense, Defense
One of the trademarks of a Rick Majerus coached team is a stifling half-court defense. In the last 10 seasons under Majerus, Utah has ranked in the top 30 in the nation eight times in field goal percentage defense, seven times in the top 25 in scoring defense, seven times in the top 25 in scoring margin and seven times in the top 30 in rebound margin.
Through 24 games this season, Utah has given up an average of 61.5 points per game to rank 20th in the nation in scoring defense as of Feb. 20. The Utes have also outscored the opposition by an average of 10.0 points per game.
Utah ranked fourth in the NCAA in scoring defense last season, giving up just 55.4 points per game. The Utes have been in the top eight three times in 10 seasons. The Utes ranked ninth in the nation in rebound margin last season (8.2 rpg) and have been ranked among the top 15 teams in the country in that category five years in a row. Utah has been among the top 30 teams in the nation in field goal percentage defense five consecutive years, including four top-10 rankings. The Utes were 29th in the NCAA in field goal percentage defense last season, limiting their opponents to 39.5 percent shooting from the floor.
Thanks to their stifling defense, the U. has also ranked among the top 25 teams in the nation in scoring margin five years in a row and seven times in the last 10 years. The Utes ranked fifth in the nation in scoring margin in 1998-99, outscoring the opposition by an average of 15.9 points per game.
Awesome Alex
Senior forward Alex Jensen (6-7, 225) has started all 91 games since the start of the 1997-98 season after returning from a two-year LDS church mission. A preseason all-Mountain West Conference selection, Jensen has lived up to his billing. During the conference season, Jensen ranks seventh among the league players in scoring (16.2 ppg), second in field goal percentage (61.2) and fifth in rebounding (8.4 rpg). In 10 conference games, he has led the Utes four times in scoring, seven times in rebounding and five times in assists.
On the season, Jensen has Utah's second-best scoring average (14.6 ppg), shooting 57.6 percent from the field and 49.4 percent from three-point range to rank 14th in the country. He is the team's top rebounder (7.5 rpg). Jensen has led Utah seven times in scoring, 16 times in rebounds and nine times in assists this season. He has also scored in double figures in all but four games - including four 20-point performances - and has had seven rebounds or more in 14 games.
Jensen had his second consecutive double-double and his fourth of the season with team-highs of 19 points and 11 rebounds at UNLV on Feb. 5. He went 5-of-8 from the field and 8-of-8 from the free throw line in 37 minutes. In the previous game, Jensen had a career-high 26 points and 12 rebounds against New Mexico on Jan. 31. He went 8-of-10 from the field, 2-of-4 from three-point range and 8-of-11 from the free throw line, and had three assists in 38 minutes against the Lobos. In another outstanding performance, he had 20 points - shooting 8-of-10 from the field, 2-of-4 from three-point range and 2-of-4 from the free throw line - and 9 rebounds in 37 minutes at Air Force on Jan. 29. The Centerville, Utah, native had a season-best 14 rebounds against Wyoming on Jan. 22 and made a career-best nine three-pointers against Augusta State on Dec. 3. Jensen is also an excellent defensive player who can defend all five positions on the floor and has excelled in the role as the team's defensive stopper.
Perhaps one of the best unknown players in the country, Jensen earned first team all-Western Athletic Conference Pacific Division honors last season and was named to the league all-defensive team. His triple-double of 16 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists against Fresno State on Jan. 25, 1999 was only the second in the 31-year history of the Jon M. Huntsman Center, the other was posted by Magic Johnson of Michigan State in the semifinals of the 1979 NCAA Final Four.
Jensen Joins 1,000 Point/800 Rebound Club
This season, senior forward Alex Jensen became one of nine Utes all-time and the fourth under Rick Majerus to record 1,000 career points and 800 career rebounds. Jensen currently has 1,210 points and 835 boards in four years at Utah. The Centerville, Utah, native became the 28th Ute to surpass the 1,000-point plateau with 10 points against Oregon State on Dec. 28. He had 12 rebounds against New Mexico on Jan. 31 to surpass the 800-rebound benchmark. Jensen currently ranks 21st in career scoring, ninth in total rebounds, second in offensive rebounds (311) and fifth in defensive rebounds (524) at the U.
Mentioning Mottolo
Hanno Mottolo was rated among the top players in college basketball during the preseason. Playboy magazine selected Mottolo to their 10-player All-America team. He was also named one of the early finalists for the Wooden and Naismith National Player of the Year awards. Basketball News named Mottolo as the 12th-best inside-outer in college basketball. The Mountain West Conference media selected Mottolo as the preseason player of the year, while both the media and coaches placed him on the preseason all-conference team.
Mottolo Effective When Healthy
After missing the first eight games of the season with a partial medial collateral tear in his left knee, senior forward Hanno Mottolo (6-9, 250) quickly made his presence known after returning to the line-up. He led the Utes in scoring in eight of the 13 games after his return, averaging 17.5 points per game. Mottolo has missed the last three games due to torn ligaments in his left elbow and right thumb.
In a five game stretch from Dec. 22-Jan. 6, he scored 131 points in 152 minutes, shooting 45-of-72 from the field and 9-of-14 from three-point range. Mottolo had a double-double with a career-high 32 points and 11 rebounds against Texas on Dec. 22. He also made a personal-best 12 field goals in 21 attempts in that game. He had a double-double with 20 points, making 6-of-10 field goals, and 10 rebounds against Southern Utah on Jan. 1. For his efforts, he was named the Mountain West Conference Player of the Week (Dec. 21-Jan. 2) on Jan. 3. Mottolo closed out his hot streak with a game-high 27 points - making 8-of-12 field goals, 2-of-3 three-pointers and 9-of-12 free throws - in 31 minutes at Louisville on Jan. 6.
Mottolo would rank fourth in the conference in scoring if he had played enough games to qualify. The Mountain West and NCAA statistics requirement is 75 percent of games played.
Mottolo earned first team all-Western Athletic Conference Pacific Division honors last season and was named second team all-WAC in the Mountain Division in 1997-98. As a junior, the Helsinki, Finland, native ranked 13th in the WAC in scoring (15.3 ppg) and was Utah's top scorer during the conference season with an average of 16.4 points per game. Mottolo led the Utes in scoring a team-best 13 times, scoring in double figures in all but four of the 33 games and tossing in 20 points or more on nine occasions. He was the team's leading rebounder in 11 games and had two double-doubles.
Mottolo ranks high in several career statistical categories at the U. He is 17th all-time in scoring (1,362), seventh in defensive rebounds (353), eighth in offensive boards (164) and 10th place in blocked shots (46).
Let's Hear It For Harvey
Senior guard/forward Tony Harvey (6-5, 200) has significantly improved his play since the start of the Mountain West Conference season, so much so that he has started the last three games at point guard after primarily playing off the bench since early December.
Harvey has scored in double figures in eight of the 10 league games - including seven in a row. Harvey equalled a career high with 19 points to go with five rebounds and three assists in 37 minutes against New Mexico on Saturday. He made 7-of-17 shots from the field overall and 5-of-10 from three-point range. Harvey had 14 points - thanks in part to making four three-pointers - in the second half alone against the Lobos.
Also since being inserted into the starting line-up, Harvey also had 14 points against both San Diego State (Feb. 10) and Brigham Young (Feb. 12). He had a perfect shooting night against SDSU, making all five field goals, his only three-point attempt and each of his three free throws in 26 minutes. In the last three games as a starter, he has averaged 15.7 points, 5.7 boards and 3.3 assists per game while shooting 53.1 percent from the field and 53.3 percent from three-point range.
During the conference season, the Carson, Calif., native is averaging 12.2 points per game while shooting 50.6 percent from the field overall to rank 11th in the Mountain West and 52.5 percent (21-of-40) from three-point range to rank first in the league.
Utes Lead the Nation with 50-Game Home Winning Streak
Utah retained the longest active homecourt winning streak in NCAA Division I with a 77-62 win over Brigham Young on Feb. 12. The Utes have won 50 straight in the Jon M. Huntsman Center dating back to a Dec. 31, 1996 loss to Wake Forest. Utah's current streak began with an 84-63 win over Colorado State on Jan. 4, 1997. It is also the longest homecourt winning streak in school history.
No other team im the nation has won more than 30 consecutive homes games. Cincinnati had sent 42 consecutive opposing teams home with a loss before losing to Temple (77-69) on Sunday. Duke, which had won 46 straight at home, lost to Maryland (98-87) on Feb. 9.
The Utes are 15-0 at home this season. Utah went 14-0 at home in 1998-99 to post the sixth undefeated home season in the 31-year history of the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Five of those undefeated home seasons have come under Rick Majerus: 1990-91 (16-0), 1992-93 (15-0), 1994-95 (15-0), 1997-98 (13-0), 1998-99 (14-0). The Utes are 144-10 (.935) in the Huntsman Center under Majerus and have never lost back-to-back home games.
The Utes also won 27 consecutive home games from Jan. 29, 1994 through Jan 2, 1996. The streak ended with a 65-64 loss to Fresno State on Jan. 8, 1996. Combining the two lengthy streaks and 13 wins sandwiched in between the two losses, Utah has won 90 of its last 92 games played in the Huntsman Center.
Getting Defensive in the Mountain West
Although the Utes don't rank among the top teams in the nation in rebound margin this season, they have continued to be a dominant team on the boards in league play. Utah has not been outrebounded in 43 consecutive conference games, including the first 10 games this season. The last time the Utes faced a deficit on the boards in league play was 32-27 in a WAC contest at Tulsa on Feb. 22, 1997. In the Mountain West conference this season, Utah ranks second in rebound margin with a 4.8 rpg edge over the course of the entire season and a 6.3 rpg advantage in league games.
Utah cranked it up defensively to start the conference season. Utah's first three Mountain West Conference opponents shot just 38.9 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from three-point range combined. The Utes held San Diego State to 38.0 percent field goal shooting (19-of-50) on Jan. 10, BYU to 40.0 percent field goal shooting (16-of-40) on Jan. 15 and Wyoming to a 39.0 percent effort from the field (23-of-59) on Jan. 22. BYU's 40 field goal attempts was the lowest by a Ute opponent this season. The Utes also held BYU without a field goal for the final 7:50 and Wyoming scoreless for the final 2:42 to seal victories.
Against BYU on Feb. 12, the Utes held the Cougars to 41.2 percent shooting from the field and a 38.1 percent night from three-point range. Utah also had a 35-21 edge on the boards.
Runnin' Utes Enjoy Another Successful Semester in the Classroom
Six members of the Utah basketball team were named to the academic honor roll for the 1999 fall semester. Starter Hanno Mottolo (economics), a second team GTE Academic All-American in 1998-99, heads the list. Reserves Jeff Johnsen (pre-communications), Mike Puzey (pre-physical therapy), Adam Sharp (finance) and Brandon Sluga (exercise and sports science), as well as transfer Chris Burgess (pre-communications) also made the honor roll.
Just short of meeting honor roll criteria were seniors Alex Jensen (finance) and Jeremy Killion (communications). All four seniors are on track to graduate. Killion and Mottolo are expected to receive their degrees in May, while Jensen is on pace to finish during the summer semester. Mottolo has been nominated for Academic All-America honors once again. He is a strong candidate to become the fourth Academic All-American during Rick Majerus' 11-year tenure at the U.
Majerus has had 19 players make the honor roll a combined 114 times during his tenure.
Majerus Records 350th Career Victory
Head coach Rick Majerus captured his 350th career win with a 56-49 victory at Brigham Young on Jan. 15. Majerus' career mark is 356-121 in 16 seasons. He also has a 257-69 record in 11 seasons at Utah.
Only four coaches in the history of college basketball have won 350 games in fewer seasons than Majerus. Nolan Richardson (Tulsa/Arkansas), Denny Crum (Louisville), Jim Boeheim (Syracuse) and John Thompson (Georgetown) reached the 350 career wins plateau in 15 seasons. Jerry Tarkanian (Long Beach State/UNLV), Billy Tubbs (Southwest Texas State/Lamar/Oklahoma), Bob Huggins (Walsh/Akron/Cincinnati) and Everett Case (North Carolina State) also posted their 350th career win during their 16th season.
Majerus became just the third coach at the U. to win 250 games with Utah's 70-55 win at San Diego State on Jan. 10. Vadal Peterson went 385-230 from 1927-53 and Jack Gardner, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, went 339-154 from 1953-71.
Majerus Named to Wisconsin's Best of the 20th Century
Runnin' Ute head coach Rick Majerus was honored as one of the "Best of the 20th Century" in his home state of Wisconsin by the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. The Sheboygan, Wis., native was one of 10 individuals listed under Top Coaches/Managers. Ranked seventh on the list, Majerus was joined by Curly Lambeau, D. Wayne Lucas, Bud Grant and Marv Harshman.
NCAA Tournament Returns to the Huntsman Center in March
The University of Utah's Jon M. Huntsman Center will host NCAA Tournament West Region first and second round games in March. Four first round games will be played on March 16 and two second round games will take place on March 18.
This marks the 13th time the Huntsman Center has hosted the NCAA Tournament. The JMHC ranks third among the nation's arenas for the most NCAA Tournament games hosted, with 63 having been played in the building.
Recognized as a site of championships, the Huntsman Center, which opened its doors in 1969, has housed numerous national championships. In 1979, the arena accommodated the NCAA Final Four - deemed one of the most successful ever held - featuring Michigan State's Magic Johnson and Indiana State's Larry Bird in the championship game. The arena has also hosted eight national gymnastics championships.
Utes Favored to Win Inaugural MWC Championship
Both the league coaches and media overwhelmingly selected Utah to finish atop the conference and claim the first-ever Mountain West Conference men's basketball title. New Mexico was picked second in both polls, followed by a third-place tie in the coaches' poll with UNLV and Wyoming. Colorado State was selected to finish fifth, BYU sixth and then another tie for seventh place between San Diego State and Air Force. In the media poll, UNLV was chosen to finish third, followed by Wyoming, Colorado State, BYU, San Diego State and Air Force.
Ute seniors Alex Jensen and Hanno Mottolo were named to the preseason all-conference team by both the coaches and the media. The media honored Mottolo as the league's top returning player.
Of the eight teams comprising the new league, five received postseason invitations a year ago: Utah and New Mexico were in the NCAA Tournament field, each advancing to the second round, Colorado State, UNLV and Wyoming played in the NIT. The league concludes its first season of competition with the Mountain West Conference Tournament, March 9-11 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Majerus Featured in DIRECTV and ESPN Commercials
Utah head coach Rick Majerus has been named DIRECTV's advertising spokesman for its college basketball pay-per-view package, ESPN FULL COURT, during the 1999-2000 season. Majerus will appear in both print ads and television commercials produced by DIRECTV throughout the 1999-2000 college basketball season. Majerus will also appear with college basketball analyst Dick Vitale in an ESPN commercial promoting the cable network's college
Utah in the Polls
Associated Press USA Today/ESPN 1. Cincinnati (66) 1. Cincinnati (29) 2. Stanford (5) 2. Stanford (2) 3. Duke 3. Duke 4. Arizona 4. Arizona 5. Tennessee 5. Michigan State 6. Michigan State 6. Tennessee 7. Ohio State 7. Ohio State 8. Oklahoma State 8. Syracuse 9. Syracuse 9. Oklahoma State10. Indiana 10. Indiana11. Florida 11. Auburn12. Auburn 12. Florida13. Tulsa 13. Tulsa14. Iowa State 14. Texas15. Temple 15. Temple16. LSU 16. Kentucky17. Texas 17. Iowa State18. Connecticut 18. Connecticut19. Kentucky 19. Oklahoma20. Oklahoma 20. UTAH21. UTAH 21. Kansas22. Maryland 22. Maryland23. Seton Hall 23. LSU24. Kansas 24. Vanderbilt25. Purdue 25. Seton Hall
Utah's Ranking by Week
Associated USA Today/ Press ESPNPreseason 15 15Nov. 14 16 15Nov. 21 19 17Nov. 28 20 19Dec. 5 nr 25Dec. 12 nr 25Dec. 19 nr 24Dec. 26 21 24Jan. 2 18 22Jan. 9 nr 24Jan. 16 22 20Jan. 23 19 19Jan. 30 19 19Feb. 6 21 20Feb. 13 21 20
Consecutive Weeks Ranked by Associated Press: 5
Last Time Not Ranked: Jan. 10, 2000
Consecutive Weeks Ranked by USA Today/ESPN: 22
Last Time Not Ranked: Jan. 25, 1999
Climbing the Career Charts
Scoring
| 1. | Keith Van Horn (1993-97) | 2,542 |
| 2. | Billy McGill (1959-62) | 2,321 |
| 3. | Josh Grant (1988-93) | 2,000 |
| 4. | Mike Newlin (1968-71) | 1,849 |
| 5. | Luther Burden (1972-75) | 1,790 |
| 6. | Jeff Judkins (1974-78) | 1,740 |
| 7. | Danny Vranes (1977-81) | 1,701 |
| 8. | Tom Chambers (1977-78) | 1,698 |
| 9. | Mitch Smith (1985-89) | 1,628 |
| 10. | Andre Miller (1995-99) | 1,618 |
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| 17. | Hanno Mottolo (1996-Present) | 1,362 |
| 21. | Alex Jensen (1994-95, 97-Present) | 1,210 |
Blocked Shots
| 1. | Mitch Smith (1985-89) | 157 |
| 2. | Keith Van Horn (1993-97) | 126 |
| 3. | Michael Doleac (1994-98) | 124 |
| 4. | Josh Grant (1988-93) | 109 |
| 5. | Albert Springs (1983-87) | 76 |
| 6. | Larry Cain (1989-93) | 67 |
| 7. | Andre Miller (1995-99) | 65 |
| 8. | Paul Afeaki (1990-92) | 57 |
| 9. | Danny Vranes (1977-81) | 49 |
| 10. | Hanno Mottolo (1996-Present) | 46 |
Total Rebounds
| 1. | Billy McGill (1959-62) | 1,106 |
| 2. | Keith Van Horn (1993-97) | 1,074 |
| 3. | Josh Grant (1988-93) | 1,066 |
| 4. | Mitch Smith (1985-89) | 1,036 |
| 5. | Danny Vranes (1977-81) | 951 |
| 6. | Ken Gardner (1968-71) | 892 |
| 7. | Michael Doleac (1994-98) | 886 |
| 8. | Tom Chambers (1977-81) | 876 |
| 9. | Alex Jensen (1994-95, 97-Present) | 835 |
| 10. | Mike Sojourner (1972-74) | 733 |
Offensive Rebounds
| 1. | Josh Grant (1988-93) | 337 |
| 2. | Alex Jensen (1994-95, 97-Present) | 311 |
| 3. | Michael Doleac (1994-98) | 288 |
| 4. | Mitch Smith (1985-89) | 260 |
| 5. | Keith Van Horn (1993-97) | 235 |
| 6. | Andre Miller (1995-99) | 189 |
| 7. | Walter Watts (1988-91) | 178 |
| 8. | Hanno Mottola (1996-Present) | 164 |
| 9. | Brandon Jessie (1994-96) | 161 |
| 10. | Byron Wilson (1990-93) | 148 |
Defensive Rebounds
| 1. | Keith Van Horn (1993-97) | 839 |
| 2. | Josh Grant (1988-93) | 729 |
| 3. | Michael Doleac (1994-98) | 598 |
| 4. | Mitch Smith (1985-89) | 549 |
| 5. | Alex Jensen (1994-95, 97-Present) | 524 |
| 6. | Andre Miller (1995-99) | 454 |
| 7. | Hanno Mottolo (1996-99) | 353 |
| 8. | Byron Wilson (1990-93) | 301 |
| 9. | Phil Dixon (1989-94) | 279 |
| 10. | Walter Watts (1988-91) | 275 |
Nate Althoff - 52
C 6-11 260 Jr. 1LDelano, Minn. (Delano HS)
Fast Facts: Returning starter at center ... has started 18 of the 20 games he has played in this season ... two 20-point games and 10 double-figure scoring games ... has led Utah 5 times in scoring and 4 times in rebounds ... scored in double figures in 6 conference games ... returned to action against Southern Utah (Jan. 1) after missing four games with a sprained left ankle ... back in the starting line-up at San Diego State (Jan. 10) ... missed both of the exhibition games with a back sprain, but came back to start the regular-season opener against Arkansas State (Nov. 16) and the first 8 regular-season games ... named the Mountain West Conference Player of the Week on Feb. 14 after averaging 18.5 points and shooting 80 percent from the field and 86.7 percent from the free throw line in wins over San Diego State (Feb. 10) and BYU (Feb. 12) ... averaging 11.9 points and 5.0 rebounds in league play while shooting 64.7 percent from the field and 79.5 percent from the free throw line.
Last Game: 17 points (8-12 FG, 1-3 FT), 8 rebounds (6 offensive) and 2 blocked shots in 21 minutes at New Mexico (Feb. 19).
Season: 15 points (6-7 FG, 3-4 FT) and 5 rebounds in 31 minutes against BYU (Feb. 12) ... career-high 22 points (6-8 FG, 10-11 FT) and 3 rebounds in 22 minutes against San Diego State (Feb. 10) ... set personal bests for free throws made and attempted in that game ... 6 points (3-6 FG) 3 rebounds, 1 blocked shot and 1 steal in 27 minutes at UNLV (Feb. 5) ... 6 points (3-6 FG) and 4 rebounds in 22 minutes at Air Force (Jan. 29) ... 8 points (1-3 FG, 6-8 FT) and 3 rebounds in 29 minutes against Colorado State (Jan. 24) ... 13 points (4-8 FG, 5-5 FT), tied a career-best with 9 rebounds and 2 blocked shots in 25 minutes against Wyoming (Jan. 22) ... 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 FT) and led the Utes with 6 rebounds in 20 minutes at BYU (Jan. 15) ... 20 points, shooting 8-of-8 from the field and 4-of-4 from the free throw line, with a team-high 7 rebounds and 3 blocked shots in 29 minutes at San Diego State (Jan. 10) ... 7 points (3-6 FG, 1-1 FT) and 2 rebounds in 14 minutes off the bench at Louisville (Jan. 6) ... 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-3 FT) and 8 rebounds in 17 minutes off the bench against Southern Utah (Jan. 1) ... 7 points (3-3 FG), 5 rebounds, career-high 2 steals and 1 blocked shot in 25 minutes at Washington State (Dec. 11) ... 6 points (1-2 FG, 4-4 FT), game-high 7 rebounds and a blocked shot in 21 minutes against Utah State (Dec. 7) ... 10 points (4-9 FG) and 3 rebounds in 22 minutes against Augusta State (Dec. 3) ... 11 points (5-6 FG), 3 rebounds and 2 blocked shots in 27 minutes at Weber State (Dec. 1) ... 13 points (6-10 FG), 4 rebounds and 3 blocked shots in 21 minutes against Stony Brook (Nov. 29) ... 14 points (5-10 FG, 4-5 FT), 7 rebounds and 1 blocked shot in 20 minutes against Arkansas State (Nov. 16).
Career Highs
Points 22 vs. San Diego State (2/10/00)
Rebounds 9, Three Times
Assists 3, Two Times
Steals 2, Two Times
Blocked Shots 5 vs. Saint Francis (12/22/98)
Gary Colbert - 3
G 6-1 175 So. HSAlta Loma, Calif. (Etiwanda HS)
Fast Facts: A non-qualifier last season, Colbert is in his first season on the court ... has played in all but 1 game ... after starting 16 straight games, has come off the bench the last 3 contests ... posted 59 assists and 39 turnovers (1.51 assists/turnover ratio), 70 points and 38 rebounds in 16 games as a starter ... has led the team in assists 6 times.
Last Game: Did not attempt a shot and no assists in 4 minutes at New Mexico (Feb. 19).
Season: 1 rebound and 2 assists in 12 minutes against BYU (Feb. 12) ... 3 points (1-5 FG, 0-3 3-FG, 1-2 FT), 1 rebound and 3 assists in 22 minutes against San Diego State (Feb. 10 ... 2 points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3-FG) and 1 rebound in 14 minutes at UNLV (Feb. 5) ... best scoring game of the conference season with 8 points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3-FG), 1 board, 1 assist and 1 steal in 17 minutes against New Mexico (Jan. 31) ... 5 points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3-FG), 3 rebounds and 2 assists (3 turnovers) in 28 minutes at Air Force (Jan. 29) ... 4 points (2-4 FG), 2 assists and 1 rebound in 17 minutes against Colorado State (Jan. 24) ... 2 points (1-3 FG) and 2 steals in 20 minutes against Wyoming (Jan. 22) ... 3 assists (1 turnover), 3 rebounds and 1 steal in 22 minutes at BYU (Jan. 15) ... 3 assists, 1 rebound and 1 steal in 12 minutes at San Diego State (Jan. 10) ... 4 rebounds and 1 assist in 29 minutes at Louisville (Jan. 6) ... 15 points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3-FG), 3 assists and 1 rebound in 24 minutes against Southern Utah (Jan. 1) ... 4 points (2-2 FG), 6 rebounds and 4 assists in 29 minutes against Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Dec. 30) ... career-high 13 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3-FG, 4-6 FT), 6 assists (2 turnovers), 2 rebounds and 1 steal in 29 minutes against Oregon State (Dec. 28) ... 6 points (2-6 FG, 2-2 FT), 4 assists and 2 boards in 25 minutes against Texas (Dec. 22) ... 9 points (3-5 FG, 2-2 3-FG), 7 assists, 4 rebounds and 2 steals in 29 minutes against Chicago State (Dec. 18) ... 4 points (2-3 FT), 4 assists, a career-high tying 4 steals and 2 rebounds in 25 minutes against Sioux Falls (Dec. 17) ... career-high 10 assists (5 turnovers), 5 points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3-FG), 4 rebounds and 1 steal in a career-best 31 minutes at Washington State (Dec. 11) ... made his first career start with 5 points (1-6 FG, 1-1 3-FG), 3 rebounds and 3 assists in 29 minutes against Utah State (Dec. 7) ... 9 assists (1 turnover), 3 points (3-5 FT) and 4 rebounds in 29 minutes against Augusta State (Dec. 3) ... played a team-high 25 minutes against Stony Brook (Nov. 29) ... 7 points (3-6 FG), 5 rebounds, 4 assists (1 turnover) and career-best 4 steals against the Seawolves ... 3 points (1-2 FG), 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals in 13 minutes against Arkansas State (Nov. 16).
Career Highs
Points 13 vs. Oregon State (12/28/99)
Rebounds 7 vs. Arkansas State (11/16/99)
Assists 10 vs. Washington State (12/22/99)
Steals 4, Two Times
Blocked Shots 1, Three Times
Phil Cullen - 40
C/F 6-9 215 So. 1LChelan, Wash. (Chelan HS)
Fast Facts: Has 13 career starts ... started 11 games this season: 5 at power forward and 6 at center ... 4 double-figure scoring games ... did not score in double figures for 8 straight games before getting 11 against Colorado State (Jan. 24).
Last Game: 3 points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3-FG), 1 assist and 1 blocked shot in 12 minutes at New Mexico (Feb. 19).
Season: 2 points (0-3 FG, 2-2 FT), 1 board and 1 steal in 8 minutes against BYU (Feb. 12) ... 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-4 3-FG), 1 rebound, 1 blocked shot and 1 steal in 19 minutes against San Diego State (Feb. 10) ... 1 assist in 7 minutes at UNLV (Feb. 5) ... 2 points (2-2 FT) in 7 minutes against New Mexico (Jan. 31) ... 2 points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3-FG) and 1 assist in 12 minutes at Air Force (Jan. 29) ... 11 points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3-FG, 3-3 FT) 1 rebound and 1 assist in 13 minutes against Colorado State (Jan. 24) ... scored all 11 points over a 2:09 span as Utah took a 57-50 lead with 9:56 to play ... had a three-point play, hit consecutive three-pointers and added a pair of free throws ... 3 points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3-FG, 1-2 FT), 2 rebounds and 2 assists in 11 minutes at BYU (Jan. 15) ... 5 points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3-FG), 3 rebounds, 1 blocked shot and 1 steal in 9 minutes at San Diego State (Jan. 10) ... 4 points (1-2 FG, 2-2 FT), 2 rebounds and 2 steals in 11 minutes at Louisville (Jan. 6) ... 5 points (2-5 FG, 1-2 FT), 5 rebounds and a career-high 3 assists in 12 minutes against Southern Utah (Jan. 1) ... 4 points (2-3 FG), 1 rebound and 1 blocked shot in 12 minutes against Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Dec. 30) ... 9 points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3-FG) 5 rebounds and 2 assists in 27 minutes against Texas (Dec. 22) ... started at center for the first time this season against Chicago State (Dec. 18) ... 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 3-FG), 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals in 22 minutes against the Cougars ... 12 points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3-FG, 3-6 FT), 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocked shots in 25 minutes against Sioux Falls (Dec. 17) ... 6 points (2-5 3-FG) in 27 minutes as a starter at Washington State (Dec. 11) ... 3 points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3-FG), 4 rebounds and 1 blocked shot in 18 minutes against Utah State (Dec. 7) ... 5 points (1-5 FG, 2-2 FT) and 1 rebound in 14 minutes against Augusta State (Dec. 3) ... 3 points (1-3 FG, 1-1 3-FG), 3 boards and 1 assist in 16 minutes as a starter at Weber State (Dec. 1) ... 8 points (3-7 FG), 3 rebounds and 2 steals in 24 minutes off the bench against Stony Brook (Nov. 29) ... scoreless (0-3 3-FG) and 1 rebound in 18 minutes in a starting role at Kentucky (Nov. 19) ... started against Arkansas State (Nov. 16), getting 9 points (2-7 FG, 4-4 FT), 2 boards, 2 blocks and 2 steals in 22 minutes ... started both of the exhibition games at center in place of Nate Althoff.
Career Highs
Points 14 vs. Weber State (12/9/98)
Rebounds 8 vs. Hawaii (2/13/99)
Assists 3 vs. Southern Utah (1/1/00)
Steals 3 vs. Azusa Pacific (11/14/98)
Blocked Shots 5 vs. Loyola Marymount (12/19/98)
Tony Harvey - 5
F/G 6-5 200 Sr. 1LCarson, Calif. (Cerritos JC)
Fast Facts: Starting point guard the last 3 games and has made 8 starts in all this season ... 9 total starts during his career at Utah ... 12 double-figure scoring games this season and has scored at least 10 points in the last 7 games ... averaging 12.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game while shooting 50.6 percent from the field and 52.5 percent from three-point range during the conference season ... in the last three games as a starter, is averaging 15.7 ppg, 5.7 rpg and 3.3 apg ... has led Utah in assists 7 times, including 3 consecutive games Jan. 1-10.
Last Game: Tied a career-high and led the Utes with 19 points, shooting 7-of-17 from the field and 5-of-10 from three-point range, at New Mexico (Feb. 19) ... also had 5 rebounds and 3 assists in 37 minutes against the Lobos.
Season: 14 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3-FG, 2-3 FT) and tied a career-high with 7 rebounds in 32 minutes against BYU (Feb. 12) ... also had 2 assists and 2 steals against the Cougars ... 14 points (5-5 FG, 1-1 3-FG, 3-3- FT), 5 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals in 26 minutes against San Diego State (Feb. 10) ... 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-3 3-FG), 4 rebounds, 3 steals and 1 assist in 23 minutes at UNLV (Feb. 5) ... 14 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3-FG, 5-8 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals in 26 minutes against New Mexico (Jan. 31) ... 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3-FG), 2 assists and 2 steals in 31 minutes as a starter at Air Force (Jan. 29) ... 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3-FG, 2-4 FT) and 2 assists in 20 minutes against Colorado State (Jan. 24) ... 8 points (2-6 FG, 2-4 3-FG, 2-2 FT) and 1 rebound in 29 minutes against Wyoming (Jan. 22) ... 7 points (2-4 3-FG, 1-1 FT), 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal in 26 minutes at BYU (Jan. 15) ... had a key steal and made 1-of-2 free throws with 36 seconds to go to help seal the win ... 12 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3-FG, 2-2 FT), a team-best 5 assists (0 turnovers), 4 rebounds and 3 steals in 30 minutes at San Diego State (Jan. 10) ... game-high 6 assists, 2 points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3-FG), 2 rebounds and a blocked shot in 27 minutes at Louisville (Jan. 6) ... 5 points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3-FG, 2-3 FT), a game-high 5 assists and 3 rebounds in 24 minutes against Southern Utah (Jan. 1) ... 8 points (2-6 FG, 3-5 FT) and 3 assists in 24 minutes against Oregon State (Dec. 28) ... 9 points (2-8 FG, 4-5 FT), 2 rebounds and 3 assists in 26 minutes against Texas (Dec. 22) ... 9 points (2-7 FG, 4-4 FT), 2 rebounds and 2 assists in 24 minutes against Chicago State (Dec. 18) ... 11 points (3-9 FG, 4-4 FT) 3 rebounds and 2 assists in 19 minutes against Sioux Falls (Dec. 17) ... 9 points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3-FG), 3 assists and 1 rebound in 19 minutes at Washington State (Dec. 11) ... 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3-FG, 2-2 FT), 2 assists and 3 steals in 21 minutes off the bench against Utah State (Dec. 7) ... came off the bench to get 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-3 3-FG), 2 assists and 2 steals in 21 minutes against Augusta State (Dec. 3) ... 6 points (1-1 FG, 4-4 FT), 2 boards and a career-high 8 assists (no turnovers) against Stony Brook (Nov. 29) ... 10 points (2-10 FG, 5-5 FT), 6 rebounds and 3 assists in 33 minutes at Kentucky (Nov. 19) ... 8 points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3-FG), 3 rebounds and 5 assists in 24 minutes against Arkansas State (Nov. 16).
Career Highs
Points 19, Two Times
Rebounds 7, Two Times
Assists 8 vs. Stony Brook (11/29/99)
Steals 3, Seven Times
Blocked Shots 1, Six Times
Nick Jacobson - 15
F 6-3 185 Fr. HSRoseville, Minn. (Roseville HS)
Fast Facts: Has not played in any of the Utes' regular-season games or exhibition games ... is a redshirt candidate this season.
Alex Jensen - 50
F 6-7 225 Sr. 3LCenterville, Utah (Viewmont HS)
Fast Facts: Has started the last 91 games since the start of the 1997-98 season ... named to the preseason all-MWC team by both the coaches and media ... four 20-point games, 20 double-figure scoring games and 4 double-doubles this season ... 22 double-doubles in his career ... had scored in double figures 12 consecutive games before getting 7 points at Louisville (Jan. 6) ... has scored in double figures 8 of the 10 games since then ... has led Utah 7 times in scoring, 16 times in rebounds 9 times in assists this season ... 5 double-figure rebound games and 14 games with 7 rebounds or more.
Last Game: 16 points (7-17 FG, 5-10 3-FG), 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 blocked shot in 39 minutes.
Season: 16 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 3-FG, 5-7 FT), 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals in 36 minutes against BYU (Feb. 12) ... game-high 7 assists (just 1 turnover) against San Diego State (Feb. 10) ... double-double with 19 points (5-8 FG, 1-4 3-FG, 8-8 FT), 11 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 assist in 37 minutes at UNLV (Feb. 5) ... double-double with a career-high 26 points (8-10 FG, 2-4 3-FG, 8-11 FT), 12 rebounds and 3 assists in 38 minutes against New Mexico (Jan. 31) ... game highs with 20 points (8-10 FG, 2-4 3-FG, 2-4 FT) and 9 rebounds in 37 minutes at Air Force (Jan. 29) ... scored the last 6 points with Utah trailing by 4 with :50 to play ... hit a three-pointer at the :40 mark and a three-point play on a driving layup at the :15 mark ... 15 points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3-FG, 7-8 FT), game-high 8 rebounds and 3 assists in 36 minutes against Colorado State (Jan. 24) ... game-high 19 points (6-14 FG, 1-5 3-FG, 6-7 FT), tied a season-best with a game-high 14 rebounds and 3 assists in 38 minutes against Wyoming (Jan. 22) ... 18 points (scoring 16 in the second half) by making 7-of-8 field goals and 4-of-5 three-pointers at San Diego State (Jan. 10) ... also had 6 rebounds and 1 assist in 27 minutes against the Aztecs ... 7 points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3-FG), 5 rebounds and 4 assists in 30 minutes at Louisville (Jan. 6) ... 15 points (5-9 FG), making a career-best 5 three-point field goals in 7 attempts, 2 rebounds and 2 assists in 31 minutes against Southern Utah (Jan. 1) ... 18 points (7-10 FG, 1-3 3-FG, 3-4 FT), 7 rebounds and 3 assists in 31 minutes against Wisconsin-Milwaukee ... 10 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 FT), 4 rebounds and 4 assists in 37 minutes against Oregon State (Dec. 28) ... 11 points (3-9 FG, 5-6 FT), 8 rebounds and 3 assists in 36 minutes against Texas (Dec. 22) ... 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3-FG), 9 rebounds and 3 assists in 29 minutes against Chicago State (Dec. 18) ... 21 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3-FG, 4-6 FT) a game-high 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals in 38 minutes at Washington State (Dec. 11) ... 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-4 3-FG), a season-high 7 assists, 3 rebounds and 1 steal in 27 minutes against Utah State (Dec. 7) ... 25 points and his first double-double of the season with 10 rebounds against Augusta State ... career-best marks in field goals and three-point field goals made by going 9-of-11 from the field, 3-of-5 from behind the arc and 4-of-5 from the free throw line in 33 minutes against the Jaguars ... team-high 15 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3-FG, 3-3 FT), 5 rebounds and 3 assists in 22 minutes at Weber State (Dec. 1) ... led Utes with 13 points (4-5 FG, 3-3 3-FG, 2-2 FT) and 7 rebounds against Stony Brook (Nov. 29) ... also had 2 assists and 2 steals in 17 minutes ... 10 points (4-8 FG), 9 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal in 39 minutes at Kentucky (Nov. 19) ... game-high 14 rebounds, 9 points (3-7 FG), 3 assists and 1 steal in 29 minutes against Arkansas State (Nov. 16).
Career Highs
Points 26 vs. New Mexico (1/31/00)
Rebounds 16 vs. Cal State-Fullerton (11/15/97)
Assists 10 vs. Fresno State (1/25/99)
Steals 5 vs. New Mexico (2/27/99)
Blocked Shots 3 vs. UTEP (1/30/99)
Jeff Johnsen - 35
G/F 6-4 200 So. 1LMurray, Utah (Murray HS)
Fast Facts: Returned from a two-year LDS church mission last summer ... blossomed into a major contributor late in his freshman season ... started 7 games and played in 32 in 1996-97 ... has 11 career starts and 4 starts this season, including 3 in a row ... 7 double-figure scoring games this season.
Last Game: Started a small forward for the third consecutive game ... scoreless (0-3 FG) with 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal in 29 minutes at New Mexico (Feb. 19).
Season: 2 points (1-3 FG), 1 rebound and 1 assist in 24 minutes against BYU (Feb. 12) ... 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3-FG), 7 rebounds, a career-high tying 5 assists and 2 steals in 24 minutes against San Diego State (Feb. 10) ... 2 points (1-4 FG), 4 rebounds and 2 assists in 16 minutes at UNLV (Feb. 5) ... 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-2 FT), 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals in 25 minutes against New Mexico (Jan. 31) ... 7 points (3-4 FG, 1-2 FT), a game-high 4 assists and 4 rebounds in 23 minutes at Air Force (Jan. 29) ... 4 points (1-4 FG, 1-1 3-FG, 1-4 FT), 6 rebounds and 2 assists in 14 minutes against Colorado State (Jan. 24) ... 5 points (2-5 FG, 1-1 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocked shots in 20 minutes against Wyoming (Jan. 22) ... 3 points (1-2 FG, 1-1 FT), 2 rebounds and 2 blocked shots at BYU (Jan. 15) ... 6 points (1-4 FG, 4-5 FT), a team-high 5 assists to match a career-best mark and 2 rebounds in 21 minutes at San Diego State (Jan 10) ... 5 points (1-3 FG, 3-4 FT), 3 rebounds and 1 assist in 16 minutes at Louisville (Jan. 6) ... 7 points (3-4 FG, 1-2 FT), 3 rebounds and 3 assists in 21 minutes against Southern Utah (Jan. 1) ... 2 points (1-4 FG), a career-high 3 blocked shots, 3 rebounds and 2 steals in 20 minutes against Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Dec. 30) ... 5 points (2-3 FG, 1-1 FT) and 5 boards in 13 minutes against Oregon State (Dec. 28) ... 5 points (2-4, 1-1 3-FG) and 1 board in 15 minutes against Texas (Dec. 22) ... 9 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3-FG), 3 assists and 2 rebounds in 22 minutes against Chicago State (Dec. 18) ... 10 points (5-11 FG) and 6 rebounds in 25 minutes against Sioux Falls (Dec. 17) ... 6 points (3-6 FG), 4 rebounds and 2 steals in 17 minutes at Washington State (Dec. 11) ... 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 3-FG), 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals in 25 minutes against Utah State (Dec. 7) ... 7 points (3-5 FG), 3 assists and 1 blocked shot in 17 minutes against Augusta State (Dec. 3) ... season-high 11 points (4-5 FG, 1-2 3-FG), 5 boards and 3 assists in 21 minutes at Weber State (Dec. 1) ... first start of the season against Stony Brook (Nov. 29) with 4 points (2-7 FG), 3 boards and 3 assists in 21 minutes ... 4 points (2-5 FG) and 2 rebounds in 23 minutes at Kentucky (Nov. 19) ... played in his first official game since the 1996-97 season against Arkansas State (Nov. 16) ... posted his first career double-double with 10 points and a career-best 10 rebounds (6 offensive) ... also had career-highs of 5 assists and 3 steals in 27 minutes.
Career Highs
Points 12 vs. Brigham Young (2/6/97)
Rebounds 10 vs. Arkansas State (11/16/99)
Assists 5, Three Times
Steals 3 vs. Arkansas State (11/16/99)
Blocked Shots 3 vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee (12/30/99)
Jeremy Killion - 32
G 5-11 190 Sr. 1LSan Diego, Calif. (Palomar HS)
Fast Facts: Has started 55 of 57 games the last two seasons at shooting guard ... did not start at Air Force (Jan. 29) due to a left shoulder strain ... two 20-point games and 9 double-figure scoring games this season ... scored in double figures 4 consecutive games from Dec. 7-18 ... had not scored in double figures for 5 consecutive games before getting 18 against BYU (Feb. 12).
Last Game: 6 points (2-7 FG, 0-4 3-FG, 2-3 FT), 1 rebound and 3 assists in 35 minutes at New Mexico (Feb. 19).
Season: Game-high 18 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3-FG, 4-4 FT) and 1 rebound in 34 minutes against BYU (Feb. 12) ... 5 points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3-FG, 0-1 FT), 1 assist and 1 steal in 23 minutes ... 7 points (1-7 FG, 0-2 3-FG, 5-6 FT) and 3 assists in 35 minutes at UNLV (Feb. 5) ... 8 points (3-8 FG, 0-2 3-FG, 2-2 FT) and 2 assists in 34 minutes against New Mexico (Jan. 31) ... Scoreless and only played 2 minutes due to a left shoulder strain at Air Force (Jan. 29) ... 4 points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3-FG, 1-2 FT), 4 rebounds and 1 assist in 32 minutes against Colorado State (Jan. 24) ... broke out of a shooting slump with 14 points (5-9 FG, 3-7 3-FG, 1-3 FT) and 1 assist in 24 minutes against Wyoming (Jan. 22) ... 5 points (2-6 FG, 1-5 3-FG), 3 rebounds and 2 assists in 36 minutes at BYU (Jan. 15) ... 3 points (1-5 3-FG) and 2 rebounds in 35 minutes at San Diego State (Jan. 10) ... 3 points (1-5 3-FG), 2 assists and 1 rebound in 33 minutes at Louisville (Jan. 6) ... 3 points (1-4 FG, 1-2 FT), 2 rebounds and 2 steals in 29 minutes against Southern Utah (Jan. 1) ... 8 points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3-FG, 3-3 FT), a career-high 5 assists and 3 steals in 29 minutes against Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Dec. 30) ... 16 points (6-7 FG, 4-5 3-FG), tied a career-high with 4 assists and 2 steals in 33 minutes against Oregon State (Dec. 28) ... 7 points (3-5 FG, 1-3 3-FG), 3 rebounds and 2 assists in 34 minutes against Texas (Dec. 22) ... 13 points (4-5 FG, 1-2 3-FG, 4-4 FT) and 4 assists in 23 minutes against Chicago State (Dec. 18) ... game-high 15 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3-FG) and 2 steals in 26 minutes against Sioux Falls (Dec. 17) ... career-high 24 points and tied career-highs with 9 field goals and 6 three-point field goals at Washington State (Dec. 11) ... made 9-of-17 field goals and 6-of-13 three-point field goals in 33 minutes against Wazzu ... 21 points, making 7-of-9 field goals and 6-of-8 three-pointers, and 4 rebounds in 24 minutes against Utah State (Dec. 7) ... tied a career-best with 6 three-pointers made against the Aggies ... 6 points (2-6 FG, 2-4 3-FG), 3 rebounds and 3 assists in 26 minutes against Augusta State (Dec. 3) ... 9 points (3-8 FG, 3-4 FT), 4 rebounds and 2 assists in 35 minutes at Weber State (Dec. 1) ... 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-5 3-FG) and 3 rebounds in 17 minutes against Stony Brook (Nov. 29) ... game-high 15 points, making 6-of-8 shots from the field and 3-of-4 from three-point range, in 35 minutes at Kentucky (Nov. 19) ... 6 points in 23 minutes against Arkansas State (Nov. 16).
Career Highs
Points 24 vs. Washington State (12/11/99)
Rebounds 6 vs. Indiana (11/24/98)
Assists 5 vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee (12/30/99)
Steals 3 vs. Arkansas State (3/12/99)
Blocked Shots 1, Four Times
Hanno Mottolo - 13
F 6-9 250 Sr. 1LHelsinki, Finland (Makelanrinne HS)
Fast Facts: Named to the 1999-2000 Playboy All-America team ... candidate for the Wooden and Naismith awards ... named preseason all-MWC by both the coaches and media and preseason player of the year by the media ... had started all 67 games the past two seasons before suffering a knee injury in the preseason ... missed the first eight games of the season, then played and started in the next 13 games ... wore a knee brace the first 7 games after his return, then has gone without it since the game at BYU on Jan. 15 ... has not played in the last three games due to torn ligaments in his left elbow and right thumb ... Utah's leading scorer the first 6 games back from the knee injury and 8 times overall ... five 20-point games and 10 double-figure scoring games ... 2 double-doubles this season and 7 in his career ... scored 20 points or more in five consecutive contests Dec. 22-Jan. 6 ... scored 131 points in 152 minutes, shooting 45-of-72 from the field, 9-of-14 from three-point range and 32-of-42 from the free throw line during that stretch ... named the Mountain West Conference Player of the Week on Jan. 3.
Last Game: 16 points (5-16 FG, 0-3 3-FG, 6-8 FT), 9 rebounds and 1 assist in 37 minutes at UNLV (Feb. 5).
Season: 9 points (2-9 FG, 1-3 3-FG, 4-4 FT), 5 rebounds, a game-high 4 assists and 2 blocked shots in 30 minutes against New Mexico (Jan. 31) ... 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 FT), 4 rebounds and 3 assists in 24 minutes at Air Force (Jan. 29) ... hyperextended of his left elbow in the second half ... 17 points (6-9 FG, 0-2 3-FG, 5-7 FT), 5 rebounds and 2 assists in 32 minutes against Colorado State (Jan. 24) ... 7 points (3-8 FG, 0-3 3-FG, 1-1 FT), 3 rebounds and 3 assists in 22 minutes against Wyoming (Jan. 22) ... got just 2 points in 3 minutes in the first half after drawing 2 quick fouls against the Cowboys ... led the Utes with 18 points (7-16 FG, 0-4 3-FG, 4-7 FT), 4 rebounds and 2 blocked shots in 32 minutes at BYU (Jan. 15) ... scored 4 points in the final minute ... game-high 27 points (8-12 FG, 2-3 3-FG, 9-12 FT), 2 rebounds and 1 blocked shot in 32 minutes at Louisville (Jan. 6) ... double-double with a game-high 20 points (6-10 FG, 8-10 FT), 10 rebounds and 2 assists in 28 minutes against Southern Utah (Jan. 1) ... led all scorers with 23 points (10-16 FG, 1-2 3-FG, 3-3 FT), 5 rebounds and 2 steals in 30 minutes against Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Dec. 30) ... game-high 29 points (9-13 FG, 3-3 3-FG, 8-10 FT), 6 rebounds and 2 blocked shots in 31 minutes against Oregon State (Dec. 28) ... double-double with a career-high 32 points and 11 rebounds in 32 minutes against Texas (Dec. 22) ... also made a personal-best 12 field goals in 21 attempts and went 3-of-5 from three-point range and 5-of-7 from the line against UT ... played 20 minutes as a starter in his first game back ... scored a game-high 16 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 3-FG, 2-2 FT), 2 boards and 2 assists against Chicago State (Dec. 18) ... missed the first eight games this season ... sustained a partially torn medial cruciate ligament in his left knee against the California All-Stars on Nov. 9 ... the injury did not require surgery.
Career Highs
Points 32 vs. Texas (12/22/99)
Rebounds 12 vs. Long Beach State (12/5/98)
Assists 5 vs. UTEP (2/25/99)
Steals 2, Four Times
Blocked Shots 3 vs. UNLV (2/23/98)
Mike Puzey - 42
F 6-8 215 Fr. RSRoy, Utah (Roy HS)
Fast Facts: First season back after a two-year LDS church mission ... was on the team as a redshirt in 1996-97 ... has started 1 game and played in 21 this season ... bettered his career high in back-to-back games before the New Mexico contest.
Last Game: 2 points (1-2 FG) and 4 rebounds in 16 minutes at New Mexico (Feb. 19).
Season: Career-high 10 points while not missing a field goal (4-of-4) and going 2-of-3 at the free throw line against BYU (Feb. 12) ... also had 7 rebounds and a career-high 2 assists in 21 minutes against the Cougars ... 9 points, converting 1-of-2 field goals and 7-of-8 free throws, against San Diego State (Feb. 10) ... also had 7 rebounds and tied a career high with 2 steals in 13 minutes against the Aztecs ... did not take a shot in 1 minute at UNLV (Feb. 5) ... did not take a shot and played 3 minutes at Air Force (Jan. 29) ... 2 rebounds in 6 minutes against Wyoming (Jan. 22) ... 3 rebounds in 7 minutes at BYU (Jan. 15) ... 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal in 9 minutes at San Diego State (Jan. 10) ... 3 rebounds in 5 minutes against Southern Utah (Jan. 1) ... 2 points (1-1 FG) and 3 rebounds in 12 minutes against Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Dec. 30) ... 1 rebound in 3 minutes against Oregon State (Dec. 28) ... 2 points (1-1 FG), 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal in 11 minutes against Chicago State (Dec. 18) ... career-high 9 rebounds, 6 points (3-4 FG), 1 assist and 1 steal in a career-best 19 minutes against Sioux Falls (Dec. 17) ... 6 points (3-3 FG), 3 rebounds and 1 assist in 13 minutes against Utah State (Dec. 7) ... first career start with 2 points (1-1 FG) and 1 rebound in 13 minutes against Augusta State (Dec. 3) ... 8 points (3-5 FG, 2-4 FT), 3 rebounds and 1 assist in 13 minutes at Weber State (Dec. 1) ... 4 points (1-1 FG, 2-4 FT), 1 rebound, 1 assist and 2 steals in 16 minutes against Stony Brook (Nov. 29) ... played in his first game at Utah against Arkansas State (Nov. 16) ... 5 points (2-4 FG, 1-3 FT) and 1 steal in 13 minutes against the Indians.
Career Highs
Points 10 vs. Brigham Young (2/12/00)
Rebounds 9 vs. Sioux Falls (12/17/99)
Assists 2 vs. Brigham Young (2/12/00)
Steals 2, Two Times
Blocked Shots None
Adam Sharp - 4
G 6-2 180 So. 1LSalt Lake City (Alta HS)
Fast Facts: Played in 32 games last year as a redshirt freshman ... has started 1 game and played in 22 this season.
Last Game: 2 points (1-2 FG) and 2 rebounds in 7 minutes at New Mexico (Feb. 19).
Season: 1 steal in 15 minutes against San Diego State (Feb. 10) ... 2 points (1-1 FG) and 1 rebound in 3 minutes against UNLV (Feb. 5) ... 2 points (1-1 FG) in 4 minutes against New Mexico (Jan. 31) ... 2 points (1-2 FG, 0-1 FT) and 3 assists in 18 minutes at Air Force (Jan. 29) ... 3 points (1-2 FG, 1-1 3-FG) and 1 blocked shot in 7 minutes against Colorado State (Jan. 24) ... stuck a clutch three-pointer to tie the game late in the first half ... 1 rebound in 1 minute against Wyoming (Jan. 22) ... 1 rebound in 7 minutes at BYU (Jan. 15) ... 2 points (1-1 FG), 3 assists and 1 steal in 10 minutes at San Diego State (Jan. 10) ... 2 assists and 1 steal in 9 minutes against Southern Utah (Jan. 1) ... 4 points (2-2 FG) and 2 rebounds in 16 minutes against Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Dec. 30) ... 3 points (1-1 3-FG), 1 assist, 1 blocked shot and 2 steals in 10 minutes against Oregon State (Dec. 28) ... 3 points (1-2 3-FG), 3 rebounds and 1 steal in 18 minutes against Chicago State (Dec. 18) ... 1 point (1-2 FT), 2 rebounds and 2 steals in 18 minutes against Sioux Falls (Dec. 17) ... 2 points (1-2 FG), 2 rebounds and 2 assists in 22 minutes against Utah State (Dec. 7) ... 2 points (1-2 FG), 3 assists, 1 rebound and 1 steal in 18 minutes at Weber State (Dec. 1) ... 3 points (1-1 3-FG), 1 assist and 1 steal in 19 minutes against Stony Brook (Nov. 29) ... 2 points (2-4 FT) in 10 minutes against Arkansas State (Nov. 16).
Career Highs
Points 7 vs. Rhode Island (12/2/98)
Rebounds 4, Three Times
Assists 3, Four Times
Steals 3, Two Times
Blocked Shots 2 vs. Ripon (1/2/99)
Brandon Sluga - 25
G/F 6-4 210 Sr. 3LTaylorsville, Utah (Bingham HS)
Fast Facts: Walk-on in his fourth year with the team ... has played in 189games in his career.
Season: Has played in 7 games ... scoreless in under a minute against BYU (Feb. 12) ... scoreless in 3 minutes against San Diego State (Feb. 10) ... scoreless (0-1 FG) in 2 minutes against Chicago State (Dec. 18) ... scoreless (0-1 FG) in 3 minutes against Sioux Falls (Dec. 17) ... 2 points (1-2 FG) in 4 minutes against Stony Brook (Nov. 29) ... 2 points (1-1 FG) in 4 minutes against Arkansas State (Nov. 16) ... did not play in either exhibition game.
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