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
A Giant Arrival
2/15/2002 12:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Feb. 15, 2002
By Jesse Christensen, Sports Information Student Assistant
A long awaited journey has come to a close for Runnin' Ute Tim Frost. And, at the same time, a new journey has erupted.
The 6-10, 234 pound center transferred to the U. at the conclusion of last season from the University of Portland. A native of Klamath Falls, Ore., Frost joins the Utah basketball program with feelings of excitement and opportunity on his mind.
"I wanted to come to a reputable basketball program," says Frost. "I'm thankful to be associated with the coaching staff. I especially admire Coach Majerus and the Utes winning tradition."
While at Portland, Frost was named first team all-West Coast Conference during his sophomore season. He broke the school record by blocking 103 shots during his two seasons as a Pilot. Frost also appears in the Pilots' record book after setting the top two single seasons blocked shot marks with 55 as a sophomore and 48 as a freshman.
As a sophomore, Frost led Portland in points (14.9 ppg), rebounds (7.0 rpg) and blocked shots (1.9 bpg). During the conference season, he ranked sixth in the WCC in scoring (14.7 ppg), third in rebounding (6.9 rpg), third in field goal percentage (48.5) and second in blocked shots (2.0 bpg).
Due to NCAA rules, Frost is forced to sit out the 2001-02 season. Despite being limited by a stress fracture in his right foot, Frost still feels the time he has been able to spend on the court and in the weight room has been productive "My goal this year is to develop my game the best that I can," tells Frost. "The coaches have me on a rigorous strength program, which is helping to develop my overall strength and quickness. I feel I'm improving everyday and I'm looking forward to next season. Sitting out this season is extremely frustrating, but it is necessary if I want to improve for my future."
Frost's inside presence should be a great asset for the Utes next season. The coaching staff is excited about his mindset towards improving and feels he will develop into a dynamic player. "We're very pleased to have him. He's really a good guy and he's had the best work ethic of any junior college or four-year transfer that I've had in my career," says head coach Rick Majerus. "He's got a real yearning to be a player. I think he's going to have a terrific offseason this year, and I know he's going to help the team as well as himself. He has a lot of potential, and a lot of our past players like Keith Van Horn and Michael Doleac, who played with him this summer, couldn't say enough about his love of the game."
After his career at the U is finished, Frost expects to pursue a professional basketball career. "I want to play somewhere when I'm done," states Frost. "My main dream is to play in the NBA, but if that doesn't happen I want to go play overseas."
Although Frost's life evolves around basketball, he admits that baseball also nabs a large part. "I love baseball and I'm always tracking my teams throughout the season," admits Frost.
Frost has also discovered an interest in business, which is why he has declared himself a pre-business major. "If basketball doesn't work out for me, I want to fall back on my degree in business. After taking some classes in business I found that it is something that I enjoy," says Frost.
The coaching staff and players are pleased to have Frost as a part of the team and are looking forward to his company next season. His determination and love of the game have paved the way for his arrival at the U., and his discipline and will to win should lead him to success.
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