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
Runnin' Utes Add Hunter Erickson for 2023-24 Campaign
11/9/2022 4:00 PM | Men's Basketball
The Runnin’ Utes signed Hunter Erickson to an NLI on Wednesday further solidifying the backcourt.
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah head men's basketball coach Craig Smith announced the signing of Hunter Erickson, further solidifying his backcourt for the 2023-24 season.
"We are thrilled to welcome Hunter to the Runnin' Utes family," said Smith of the addition. "Hunter is a basketball junkie and loves to compete. He's a dynamic playmaker that competes on both ends of the court. He's a winner and will make us better."
The 6-3 guard is currently at Salt Lake Community College, last year's NJCAA National Runner-Up, after spending his first two season at BYU (2020-22). Erickson stuffed the stat sheet in the season-opener for SLCC on Nov. 4, scoring 15 points on 5-of-8 shooting with four rebounds, four assists and three steals.
Erickson started his career down south, playing eight games his freshman year (2020-21) in a reserve role before seeing action in 19 games as a sophomore (2021-22). The Provo, Utah, native made his collegiate debut against Westminster and also scored his first-career basket that game. He scored a career-high 10 points against the Griffins his sophomore year on 4-of-7 shooting and helped the Cougars reach the quarterfinals of the National Invitational Tournament last season.
During his prep career, Erickson helped lead Timpview High School to four-straight regional championships.
As a senior, he averaged 22.6 points while leading the Thunderbirds to a 17-7 overall record and 8-2 in Region 7 play. For his efforts, Erickson was named 5A First-Team All-State by the Deseret News, second-team all-state by USA Today and All-Valley by the Daily Herald.
His junior season was just as successful, averaging 22.0 points with 57 made 3-pointers and led THS to an overall record of 18-6 and 12-2 in Region 7 action. The Deseret News and Salt Lake Tribune both named him first-team all-state selections while the Daily Herald named him the All-Valley Offensive Player of the Year.
Smith and the Runnin' Utes welcome in CSU Bakersfield this Friday, Nov. 11, for a 5 p.m. (MT) tilt inside the Jon M. Huntsman in their second game of the season.
For the latest news and information on the Runnin' Utes men's basketball program, fans can stay connected online at www.UtahUtes.com and on social media by following @UtahMBB on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
"We are thrilled to welcome Hunter to the Runnin' Utes family," said Smith of the addition. "Hunter is a basketball junkie and loves to compete. He's a dynamic playmaker that competes on both ends of the court. He's a winner and will make us better."
The 6-3 guard is currently at Salt Lake Community College, last year's NJCAA National Runner-Up, after spending his first two season at BYU (2020-22). Erickson stuffed the stat sheet in the season-opener for SLCC on Nov. 4, scoring 15 points on 5-of-8 shooting with four rebounds, four assists and three steals.
Erickson started his career down south, playing eight games his freshman year (2020-21) in a reserve role before seeing action in 19 games as a sophomore (2021-22). The Provo, Utah, native made his collegiate debut against Westminster and also scored his first-career basket that game. He scored a career-high 10 points against the Griffins his sophomore year on 4-of-7 shooting and helped the Cougars reach the quarterfinals of the National Invitational Tournament last season.
During his prep career, Erickson helped lead Timpview High School to four-straight regional championships.
As a senior, he averaged 22.6 points while leading the Thunderbirds to a 17-7 overall record and 8-2 in Region 7 play. For his efforts, Erickson was named 5A First-Team All-State by the Deseret News, second-team all-state by USA Today and All-Valley by the Daily Herald.
His junior season was just as successful, averaging 22.0 points with 57 made 3-pointers and led THS to an overall record of 18-6 and 12-2 in Region 7 action. The Deseret News and Salt Lake Tribune both named him first-team all-state selections while the Daily Herald named him the All-Valley Offensive Player of the Year.
Smith and the Runnin' Utes welcome in CSU Bakersfield this Friday, Nov. 11, for a 5 p.m. (MT) tilt inside the Jon M. Huntsman in their second game of the season.
For the latest news and information on the Runnin' Utes men's basketball program, fans can stay connected online at www.UtahUtes.com and on social media by following @UtahMBB on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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