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
Basketball Prepares For NCAA Second Round
3/17/2000 12:00 AM | Men's Basketball
March 17, 2000
NCAA Midwest Second Round
No. 8 Utah Utes (23-8) vs. No. 1 Michigan State Spartans (27-7)
March 18 - 3:40 p.m. (EST) - CSU Convocation Center (13,610) - Cleveland, Ohio
The Game at a Glance
Utah Coach: Rick Majerus Michigan State Coach: Tom Izzo
Alma Mater: Marquette '70 Alma Mater: Northern Michigan '77
Record at Utah: 261-72/11th Season Record at MSU: 115-48/5th Season
Overall Record: 360-124/16th Season Overall Record: 115-48/5th Season
Television: CBS Sports. Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Jon Sundvold (analyst) and Debbie Antonelli (reporter).
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).
Series Record: Utah is 4-0 against Michigan State Utah's Record Home/Away/Neutral: 2-0/0-0/2-0
Last Meeting: Utah defeated Michigan State 85-84 in double overtime on March 17, 1991.
Majerus vs. Michigan State Overall: 1-0 At Utah: 1-0
Utah Probable Starters
| No. | Pos. | Name | Ht. | Wt. | Cl. | Ppg | Rpg | Hometown |
| 50 | F | Alex Jensen | 6-7 | 225 | Sr. | 13.5 | 7.5 | Centerville, Utah |
| 13 | F | Hanno Mottolo | 6-9 | 250 | Sr. | 17.4 | 4.7 | Helsinki, Finland |
| 40 | C | Phil Cullen | 6-9 | 215 | So. | 5.4 | 2.4 | Chelan, Wash. |
| 5 | G | Tony Harvey | 6-5 | 200 | Sr. | 9.7 | 2.7 | Carson, Calif. |
| 35 | G | Jeff Johnsen | 6-4 | 200 | So. | 6.0 | 3.7 | Murray, Utah |
Utah Off the Bench
| No. | Pos. | Name | Ht. | Wt. | Cl. | Ppg | Rpg | Hometown |
| 3 | G | Gary Colbert | 6-1 | 175 | So. | 3.7 | 2.2 | Alta Loma, Calif. |
| 4 | G | Adam Sharp * | 6-2 | 180 | So. | 1.3 | 0.7 | Salt Lake City |
| 15 | F | Nick Jacobson | 6-3 | 185 | Fr. | 0.0 | 0.0 | Roseville, Minn. |
| 25 | G | Brandon Sluga | 6-4 | 210 | Sr. | 0.9 | 0.0 | Taylorsville, Utah |
| 42 | F | Mike Puzey | 6-8 | 215 | Fr. | 2.8 | 2.8 | Roy, Utah |
| 52 | C | Nate Althoff * | 6-11 | 260 | Jr. | 9.9 | 4.6 | Delano, Minn. |
* questionable due to injury
Michigan State Probable Starters
| No. | Pos. | Name | Ht. | Wt. | Cl. | Ppg | Rpg | Hometown |
| 42 | F | Morris Peterson | 6-7 | 215 | Sr. | 16.6 | 6.3 | Flint, Mich. |
| 43 | F | A.J. Granger | 6-9 | 230 | Sr. | 9.0 | 5.4 | Findlay, Ohio |
| 34 | C | Andre Hutson | 6-8 | 240 | Jr. | 9.8 | 6.1 | Trotwood, Ohio |
| 12 | G | Mateen Cleaves | 6-2 | 205 | Sr. | 11.7 | 1.7 | Flint, Mich. |
| 14 | G | Charlie Bell | 6-3 | 195 | Jr. | 11.9 | 4.6 | Flint, Mich. |
Coming Up
Should Utah beat Michigan State, it would advance to the NCAA Midwest Regional next Thursday and Saturday at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Mich. In the regional semifinals, the Utes would face the winner of Syracuse/Kentucky, which preceeds the Utah/Michigan State game on Saturday at 1:10 p.m. (EST).
A Quick Look at Utah
The Runnin' Utes are 23-8 record after defeating Saint Louis (48-45) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night. Utah ended the regular season by defeating Air Force in the Mountain West Conference Tournament quarterfinals (74-65) before losing to Brigham Young in the semifinals (58-54). The Utes went 10-4 during the regular season in the Mountain West Conference, tying UNLV for the inaugural league championship. After starting the conference season with an 8-1 record, the Utes lost three of their last five regular season games. All eight of Utah's losses this season have come away from the Huntsman Center, giving it a 4-7 record on the road and a 2-1 mark on neutral courts. The Utes were 17-0 at home this season.
Senior 6-9 forward Hanno Mottolo, who has missed 11 games this season due to injuries, leads the Utes in scoring average (17.1 ppg) and is tied for second in rebounding (4.8 rpg). Senior 6-7 forward Alex Jensen is second on the team in scoring average (13.1 ppg) and is tops in rebounding (7.6 rpg). Jensen is also shooting 53.8 percent from the field and 45.9 percent from three-point range. Junior 6-11 center Nate Althoff is third in scoring (9.7 ppg), tied for second in rebounding (4.8 rpg) and leads the team in field goal percentage (59.6). Senior 6-5 guard Tony Harvey is averaging 2.48 assists per game.
Utah is outscoring the opposition 70.7 to 61.5 points per game and has a 34.1 to 28.8 edge in rebounding. The Utes are shooting 48.0 percent from the field, 39.0 percent from three-point range and 72.1 percent from the free throw line.
Utah NCAA Tournament Notes
- Ute head coach Rick Majerus has never lost an NCAA Tournament first round game. With Thursday's 48-45 win over Saint Louis, Majerus improved to 9-0 during his career and 8-0 at Utah. His all-time record in the NCAA Tournament is 17-8, including a 16-7 record at Utah. This is the sixth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance for the Utes under Majerus.
- Utah's No. 8 seed equals its lowest under Rick Majerus. The Utes were a No. 8 seed in 1993 when it defeated No. 9 Pittsburgh (86-65) in the first round of the Southeast Region on March 19 in Nashville, Tenn. Under Majerus, Utah has earned two No. 2 seeds (1997, 1999), one No. 3 seed (1998) and three No. 4 seeds (1991, 1995, 1996).
- Entering the tournament, Utah was one of just six teams that had advanced to the second round of the NCAAs five consecutive years. Kentucky and Purdue joined the Utes in winning first round games on Thursday. The remaining three teams in the group play on Friday: Cincinnati, Kansas and Stanford.
- The Utes have lost to lower seeds just twice in NCAA Tournament play under Rick Majerus. The fourth-seeded Utes lost to fifth-seeded Mississippi State (78-64) on March 19, 1995 in the second round of the West Region in Boise, Idaho. Last year, second-seeded Utah lost to 10th-seeded Miami-Ohio (66-58) in the second round of the Midwest Region on March 14 in New Orleans, La.
- Utah's 48-point performance against Saint Louis on Thursday was its lowest offensive output in NCAA Tournament play under Rick Majerus. The Utes' previous low scoring game was in a 66-58 loss to Miami-Ohio on March 14, 1998.
NCAA Tournament Midwest Region at Cleveland, Ohio
First Round - Thursday (March 16) Game 1 - No. 5 Kentucky 85, No. 12 St. Bonaventure 80 (2OT)
Game 2 - No. 4 Syracuse 79, vs. No. 13 Samford 65
Game 3 - No. 1 Michigan State 65, vs. No. 16 Valparaiso 38
Game 4 - No. 8 Utah 48, vs. No. 9 Saint Louis 45
Second Round - Saturday (March 18) Game 5 - Syracuse (25-5) vs. Kentucky (23-9) 1:10 p.m. (EST)
Game 6 - Michigan State (27-7) vs. Utah (23-8) 30 minutes after
(All Times Eastern Standard Time)Scouting Michigan State
The Spartans (27-7), seeded No. 1 in the Midwest, earned an automatic berth to the NCAAs by winning the Big Ten Conference Tournament. En route to the tournament title, Michigan State defeated Iowa (75-65), Wisconsin (56-46) and Illinois (76-61). Michigan State also won the Big Ten regular-season championship with a 13-3 mark. The Spartans defeated 16th-seeded Valparaiso, 65-38, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.Senior 6-7 forward Morris Peterson and senior 6-2 guard Mateen Cleaves were named all-Big Ten selections by both the coaches and media, while Peterson was also selected as the league MVP by the coaches and the MVP of the Big Ten Tournament. Peterson leads the team in scoring (16.6 ppg), three-point shooting (.423) and rebounding (6.3 rpg). Cleaves, who missed the first 13 games this season due to injury, is third on the team in scoring (11.7 ppg) and leads the team in assists (7.6 apg). Junior 6-3 guard Charlie Bell, a third-team all-Big Ten Pick, is second on the team in scoring (11.9 ppg)
Michigan State is outscoring the opposition 74.2-58.8 points per game and leads the NCAA in rebound margin with a 40.0-27.3 edge on the boards per contest. The Spartans are shooting 47.3 percent from the field, 37.5 percent from three-point range and 72.8 percent from the free throw line.
Head Coach Tom Izzo
In his fifth year, Tom Izzo is 115-48. He was named the USBWA District Coach of the Year this season. In 1999, Izzo was named the national coach of the year by Basketball Times. He owns a 7-2 record in NCAA Tournament play and an 8-4 record in postseason tournaments (not including the Big Ten Tournament).Utah/Michigan State Series Notes
The Utes are 4-0 all-time against Michigan State with two of those meetings coming on neutral courts. Rick Majerus is 1-0 against Michigan State, coaching Utah to an 85-84 win over the Spartans in double overtime in the second round of the 1991 NCAA Tournament in Tucson, Ariz. That win allowed Utah to advance to its first NCAA Sweet 16 under Majerus.Utah/Michigan State Common Opponents
Utah and Michigan State each played Kentucky and Texas during the regular season. Both the Utes (56-48 on Nov. 19) and the Spartans (60-58 on Dec. 23) lost to Kentucky in Lexington. Michigan State lost to Texas (81-74) in the finals of the Puerto Rico Shootout on Nov. 27, while Utah defeated the Longhorns (79-73) on Dec. 22 in Salt Lake City.NCAA First Round Rewind
Jeff Johnsen's off-balance three-pointer barely beating the shot clock with 1:43 left carried Utah to a 48-45 victory over Saint Louis on Thursday night in the Midwest Regional.Johnsen's shot from his hip gave the Utes (23-8) their first lead since early in the second half. After Johnsen's shot put the Utes ahead 46-44, John Redden hit a foul shot for Saint Louis (19-14). The Billikens were just 9-of-22 at the line, while the Utes went 9-of-19. Phil Cullen, who led Utah with 12 points, added a free throw with 11.5 seconds remaining before teammate Alex Jensen added another with 9.6 seconds remaining. Saint Louis hurried the ball downcourt, with Redden whipping a pass to a wide-open Dave Fergerson whose three-pointer with a second left bounded off the back of the rim as the final horn sounded.
There were seven ties and neither team led by more than five points in a game marked by physical play, chest-to-chest defense and poor shooting. Utah hit just 39 percent of its shots from the field to the Billikens' 38 percent. The Utes were 9-for-21 from three-point range, but just 6-for-18 on 2-point shots.
Hanno Mottolo had 11 points for the Utes. Alex Jensen contributed nine points and seven rebounds, helping to give Utah a 32-26 edge on the boards.
Utah defeated Saint Louis despite some less-than-impressive numbers. The Utes committed a season-high 21 turnovers in the game. Utah also made a season-low 15 field goals, which contributed to tying a season minimum with 48 points.
From the Training Room
Senior 5-11 guard Jeremy Killion severely bruised a bone in his left knee 15 second into the second half of Thursday night's game against Saint Louis and is not expected to play Saturday. Junior 6-11 center Nate Althoff missed most of the second half of Thursday night's game with back spasms. Althoff has suffered from back troubles most of the season and is questionable for Saturday's game. Sophomore 6-2 guard Adam Sharp sprained his right ankle just before the end of the first half of Utah's MWC Tournament semifinal game against BYU last Friday. Sharp did not play Thursday and is questionable for Saturday. Freshman 6-8 forward Mike Puzey was diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his left fibula March 3. He missed three games until playing on Thursday against Saint Louis.Not Getting Much, But Not Giving Up Much
Despite the 48-45 win over Saint Louis, Utah's offensive woes continued. For the fourth time in its last six games, Utah shot less than 40 percent from the field against the Billikens. The Utes shot 38.5 percent from the field on Thursday after shooting a season-low 30.9 percent in a 58-54 loss to Brigham Young last Friday in the Mountain West Conference Tournament semifinals. The Utes also shot 32.7 percent in a 60-49 loss to Colorado State on Feb. 26 and 35.1 percent in an 88-61 loss to Wyoming on Feb. 28.
But, Utah hasn't given up much on the defensive end either. In the last six games, Utah's opponents have averaged just 40.0 percent shooting from the field. Saint Louis managed to convert only 38.1 percent of its field goals against the Utes on Thursday.Utes in the Mountain West Conference/NCAA Stats
Team (As of March 12) MWC NCAA Scoring Offense 71.4 4th Scoring Defense 62.0 1st 23rd Scoring Margin +9.4 1st Field Goal Pct. .483 1st 13th FG Pct. Defense .425 3rd Free Throw Pct. .729 1st Reb. Offense 34.1 5th Reb. Defense 28.8 1st Rebound Margin +5.3 1st 3 Pt. FG/Game 6.90 3rd 3 Pt. Percentage .388 2nd 18th 3 Pt. FG Pct. Defense .359 6th Assists 15.70 3rd Turnover Margin -0.97 7th Assists/TO Ratio 1.09 3rd Steals 6.20 8th Blocked Shots 2.83 5th Individuals (As of March 12) MWC NCAA Nate Althoff Scoring 10.0 19th Rebounds 4.9 15th Field Goal Pct. .594 1st Free Throw Pct. .738 10th Blocked Shots 0.92 9th Gary Colbert Assists 3.00 10th Assists/TO Ratio 1.38 5th Tony Harvey Scoring 9.4 22nd 3 Pt. FG Pct. .392 9th Free Throw Pct. .762 4th Assists 2.53 15th Alex Jensen Scoring 13.2 13th Rebounds 7.6 4th Field Goal Pct. .538 4th Free Throw Pct. .728 11th Assists 3.23 7th Assists/TO Ratio 1.67 4th 3 Pt. FG Pct. .457 5th 16th 3 Pt. FG Made 1.33 15th Jeremy Killion Scoring 9.4 22nd Field Goal Pct. .464 14th 3 Pt. FG Pct. .387 10th 3 Pt. FG Made 1.60 9th Utah in the Polls
Associated Press USA Today/ESPN 1. Stanford (69) 1. Stanford (28) 2. Duke 2. Duke 3. Cincinnati 3. Cincinnati (3) 4. Arizona (1) 4. Arizona 5. Michigan State 5. Michigan State 6. Ohio State 6. Ohio State 7. Tennessee 7. Tennessee 8. Temple 8. Auburn 9. Florida 9. Oklahoma State 10. Oklahoma State 10. Florida 11. Auburn 11. Syracuse 12. Tulsa 12. Temple 13. Syracuse 13. Tulsa 14. Texas 14. Indiana 15. LSU 15. Texas 16. Indiana 16. Kentucky 17. Iowa State 17. LSU 18. Kentucky 18. Iowa State 19. Maryland 19. Maryland 20. Oklahoma 20. Oklahoma 21. Purdue 21. Connecticut 22. Connecticut 22. Vanderbilt 23. Kansas 23. Kansas 24. Vanderbilt 24. UTAH 25. UTAH 25. Purdue Utah's Ranking by Week
AP USA Today/ESPN Preseason 15 15 Nov. 14 16 15 Nov. 21 19 17 Nov. 28 20 19 Dec. 5 nr 25 Dec. 12 nr 25 Dec. 19 nr 24 Dec. 26 21 24 Jan. 2 18 22 Jan. 9 nr 24 Jan. 16 22 20 Jan. 23 19 19 Jan. 30 19 19 Feb. 6 21 20 Feb. 13 21 20 Feb. 20 25 24 Consecutive Weeks Ranked by Associated Press 6
Last Time Not Ranked Jan. 10, 2000Consecutive Weeks Ranked by USA Today/ESPN 23
Last Time Not Ranked Jan. 25, 1999Climbing 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 - - - 17. Hanno Mottolo (1996-Present) 1,393 20.
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.
Offensive Rebounds 1. Josh Grant (1988-93) 337 2.
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.Nate Althoff - 52
C 6-11 260 Jr. 1L
Delano, Minn. (Delano HS)Fast Facts: Returning starter at center ... has started 20 of the 22 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 5 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 11.1 points and 5.1 rebounds in league play while shooting 64.9 percent from the field and 78.6 percent from the free throw line.
Last Game: 5 points (2-4 FG, 1-2 FT), a game-high 7 rebounds and 1 blocked shot in 16 minutes at Colorado State (Feb. 26).
Season: 7 points (3-4 FG, 1-1 FT), 4 rebounds and 1 blocked shot in 12 minutes against UNLV (Feb. 21) ... 17 points (8-12 FG, 1-3 FT), 8 rebounds (6 offensive) and 2 blocked shots in 21 minutes at New Mexico (Feb. 19) ... 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. HS
Alta 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 5 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: 4 points (2-5 FG), 2 rebounds and 1 steal in 16 minutes at Colorado State (Feb. 26).
Season: 6 points (1-2 FG, 4-4 FT), 1 rebound, 3 assists and 1 steal in 21 minutes against UNLV (Feb. 21) ... 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 TimesPhil Cullen - 40
C/F 6-9 215 So. 1L
Chelan, Wash. (Chelan HS)Fast Facts: Has 15 career starts ... started 13 games this season: 7 at power forward and 6 at center ... 5 double-figure scoring games ... did not score in double figures for 8 straight games before getting 11 against Colorado State (Jan. 24) ... has hit double figures twice since then.
Last Game: Started a power forward at Colorado State (Feb. 26) ... scoreless (0-2 FG) with 1 rebound in 6 minutes.
Season: Started at power forward against UNLV (Feb. 21), getting a career-high 19 points while going 6-of-7 from the field, 5-of-5 from three-point range and 2-of-2 at the line ... also had 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 blocked shot and 1 steal in 20 minutes against the Rebels ... 3 points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3-FG), 1 assist and 1 blocked shot in 12 minutes at New Mexico (Feb. 19) ... 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) ... 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. 1L
Carson, Calif. (Cerritos JC)Fast Facts: Starting point guard the last 5 games and has made 10 starts in all this season ... 11 total starts during his career at Utah ... 12 double-figure scoring games this season and scored at least 10 points for 7 consecutive games Jan. 24-Feb. 19 ... averaging 11.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game while shooting 48.5 percent from the field and 46.8 percent from three-point range during the conference season ... has led Utah in assists 8 times, including 3 consecutive games Jan. 1-10.
Last Game: 3 points (1-9 FG, 0-6 3-FG, 1-2 FT), 2 rebounds and 3 assists in 30 minutes at Colorado State (Feb. 26).
Season: 9 points (4-5 FG, 1-1 3-FG), 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 blocked shot, and 1 steal in 22 minutes against UNLV (Feb. 21) ... 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 ... 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, Seven TimesNick Jacobson - 15
F 6-3 185 Fr. HS
Roseville, 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. 3L
Centerville, Utah (Viewmont HS)Fast Facts: Has started the last 93 games since the start of the 1997-98 season ... named first team All-District 13 by the NABC ... named to the preseason all-MWC team by both the coaches and media ... four 20-point games, 21 double-figure scoring games and 5 double-doubles this season ... 23 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 9 of the 12 games since then ... has led Utah 7 times in scoring, 17 times in rebounds 10 times in assists this season ... 6 double-figure rebound games and 15 games with 7 rebounds or more.
Last Game: 7 points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3-FG), 4 rebounds and 2 assists in 38 minutes at Colorado State (Feb. 26).
Season: Double-double with 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3-FG, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds and 4 assists in 29 minutes against UNLV (Feb. 21) ... 16 points (7-17 FG, 5-10 3-FG), 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 blocked shot in 39 minutes ... 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. 1L
Murray, 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 ... 7 double-figure scoring games this season.
Last Game: 9 points (4-9 FG, 1-1 FT), 6 rebounds, an assist and a steal in 25 minutes at Colorado State (Feb. 26).
Season: 2 points (1-4 FG), 1 rebound, 3 assists and 2 steals in 12 minutes against UNLV (Feb. 21) ... started a small forward for the third consecutive game, getting 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal in 29 minutes at New Mexico (Feb. 19) ... 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. 1L
San Diego, Calif. (Palomar HS)Fast Facts: Has started 57 of 59 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) ... in the last three games (since the BYU game), has gone 10--for-29 from the field and 0-for-13 from three-point range.
Last Game: 10 points (4-9 FG, 0-3 3-FG, 2-2 FT), 5 rebounds and 2 assists in 33 minutes at Colorado State (Feb. 26).
Season: 8 points (4-13 FG, 0-6 3-FG), 5 rebounds, 2 assists and a career-high tying 3 steals in 27 minutes against UNLV (Feb. 21) ... 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) ... 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, Two Times
Blocked Shots 1, Four TimesHanno Mottolo - 13
F 6-9 250 Sr. 1L
Helsinki, Finland (Makelanrinne HS)Fast Facts: Named to the 1999-2000 Playboy All-America team ... candidate for the Wooden and Naismith awards ... named first team All-District 13 by the NABC ... 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 ... missed three games due to torn ligaments in his left elbow and right thumb before returning against UNLV on Feb. 21 ... has played off the bench the last two games ... Utah's leading scorer the first 6 games back from the knee injury, the first two games back from the ligament injuries and 10 times overall ... six 20-point games and 12 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: Led Utes with 11 points (2-9 FG, 2-6 3-FG, 5-5 FT), 2 rebounds and 2 assists in 26 minutes at Colorado State (Feb. 26).
Season: Game-high 20 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 3-FG, 9-9 FT), 1 rebound and 2 assists in 19 minutes off the bench against UNLV (Feb. 21) in his first game back from injury ... 16 points (5-16 FG, 0-3 3-FG, 6-8 FT), 9 rebounds and 1 assist in 37 minutes at UNLV (Feb. 5) ... 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. RS
Roy, 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 23 this season ... bettered his career high in back-to-back games before the New Mexico contest on Feb. 19.
Last Game: Did not take a shot and 2 rebounds in 10 minutes at Colorado State (Feb. 26).
Season: 4 points (2-4 FG), 8 rebounds and 1 steal in 20 minutes against UNLV (Feb. 21) ... 2 points (1-2 FG) and 4 rebounds in 16 minutes at New Mexico (Feb. 19) ... 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 NoneAdam Sharp - 4
G 6-2 180 So. 1L
Salt Lake City (Alta HS)Fast Facts: Played in 32 games last year as a redshirt freshman ... has started 1 game and played in 24 this season.
Last Game: Scoreless in less than 1 minute of playing time at Colorado State (Feb. 26).
Season: 2 points (1-2 FG), 1 rebound, 1 assist and 1 steal in 8 minutes against UNLV (Feb. 21) ... 2 points (1-2 FG) and 2 rebounds in 7 minutes at New Mexico (Feb. 19) ... 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 p
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