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The University of Utah Athletics
Runnin' Utes Welcome in Eastern Washington for 2023-24 Opener Nov. 6
11/3/2023 4:34 PM | Men's Basketball
The Utah men’s basketball team opens the 2023-24 season at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 6 against Eastern Washington.
SALT LAKE CITY – Year three of the Craig Smith era begins on the Hill this upcoming Monday, Nov. 6, as the Utah men's basketball program opens up the 2023-24 campaign against Eastern Washington inside the Jon M. Huntsman Center at 7:30 p.m. (MT). Krista Blunk will have the call on Pac-12 Mountain alongside former NBA veteran Earl Watson.
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LISTEN IN
In addition to listening to the Voice of the Utes, Bill Riley, on ESPN 700 or online, fans can also catch the action in SiriusXM 380, and on the SiriusXM App.
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MARKETING & PROMOTIONS
Nov. 6 vs. Eastern Washington
Nov. 10 vs. UC Riverside
DOUBLEHEADER TIX
Fans will be able to take advantage of the doubleheader with the fifth-ranked women's basketball team opening up their season on Monday, Nov. 6, as well at 4 p.m. (MT). Fans at the women's basketball game wishing to stay are asked to head to the ticket office to claim their upper bowl GA ticket for the men's basketball game. Conversely, those with a men's basketball ticket can obtain a GA ticket for the women's basketball at the ticket office as well.
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WBB Ticket = MBB Upper Bowl GA Ticket
MBB Ticket = WBB GA Ticket
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EXPERIENCE PLAYS
The 2023-24 edition of Utah men's basketball will be the most experienced among the teams that head coach Craig Smith has had entering a season since taking over at the helm.
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*+/- 5 for minutes played due to some data rounding up/down for seconds
• 2021-22
               • 1,782 combined points
               • 4,972 minutes played
               • 225 games played
• 2022-23
               • 1,792 combined points
               • 4,861 minutes played
               • 249 games played
• 2023-24
               • 2,464 combined points
               • 7,305 minutes played
               • 334 games played
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SCOUTING THE EAGLES
Eastern Washington heads into the Huntsman Center with a whole a new line-up after claiming the Big Sky Conference Regular Season title last season. Third-year head coach and defending Big Sky Coach of the Year, David Riley, lost nine players from last year's squad that went 23-11 overall and 16-2 in league action. The Eagles return just 40.1-percent of their offense from last season after losing their top-three scorers – who accounted for 49.5-percent of their scoring last season.
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Junior Ethan Price is the team's top returning scorer having averaged 9.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists last year. Casey Jones (7.6ppg, 5.7rpg), Cedric Coward (7.3ppg, 5.6rpg) and Dane Erikstrup (6.5ppg, 3.0rpg) are EWU's other top returning scorers from last season.
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Riley reloaded his roster with five freshmen and three transfers. Of the three transfers, Andre Mulibea and Jake Kyman have some familiar with Salt Lake City. Mulibea played alongside Hunter Erickson last season at Salt Lake CC while Kyman played against the Utes during his three years at UCLA (2019-22).
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RUNNIN' UTE EXPRESS RETURNS
The Runnin' Ute Express makes its return for the 2023-24 men's basketball season, shuttling fans once again between the Guardsman Way Tailgate Lot and Broadcast Center Lot on Wasatch Drive to and from the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Fans will get their first chance to ride the Runnin' Ute Express beginning with Monday's season-opener against Eastern Washington.
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Shuttle service will begin 60 minutes prior to the scheduled tip-off of each game and coincide with when doors open for fans. Shuttle service will run until 45 minutes after game's conclusion.
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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, X and Instagram.
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LISTEN IN
In addition to listening to the Voice of the Utes, Bill Riley, on ESPN 700 or online, fans can also catch the action in SiriusXM 380, and on the SiriusXM App.
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MARKETING & PROMOTIONS
Nov. 6 vs. Eastern Washington
- Doubleheader ticket exchange with women's basketball
- Camper Reunion Night (All MBB Camp attendees receive free admission)
- MUSS T-Shirt distribution
- FREE Poster
- FREE Schedule Magnet
Nov. 10 vs. UC Riverside
- Military Appreciation Night • $2 GA Tickets for Military with ID
- Friday Night Hype • FREE food at Door 4 for first 200 students
- FREE Poster
- FREE Schedule Magnet
DOUBLEHEADER TIX
Fans will be able to take advantage of the doubleheader with the fifth-ranked women's basketball team opening up their season on Monday, Nov. 6, as well at 4 p.m. (MT). Fans at the women's basketball game wishing to stay are asked to head to the ticket office to claim their upper bowl GA ticket for the men's basketball game. Conversely, those with a men's basketball ticket can obtain a GA ticket for the women's basketball at the ticket office as well.
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WBB Ticket = MBB Upper Bowl GA Ticket
MBB Ticket = WBB GA Ticket
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EXPERIENCE PLAYS
The 2023-24 edition of Utah men's basketball will be the most experienced among the teams that head coach Craig Smith has had entering a season since taking over at the helm.
Â
*+/- 5 for minutes played due to some data rounding up/down for seconds
• 2021-22
               • 1,782 combined points
               • 4,972 minutes played
               • 225 games played
• 2022-23
               • 1,792 combined points
               • 4,861 minutes played
               • 249 games played
• 2023-24
               • 2,464 combined points
               • 7,305 minutes played
               • 334 games played
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SCOUTING THE EAGLES
Eastern Washington heads into the Huntsman Center with a whole a new line-up after claiming the Big Sky Conference Regular Season title last season. Third-year head coach and defending Big Sky Coach of the Year, David Riley, lost nine players from last year's squad that went 23-11 overall and 16-2 in league action. The Eagles return just 40.1-percent of their offense from last season after losing their top-three scorers – who accounted for 49.5-percent of their scoring last season.
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Junior Ethan Price is the team's top returning scorer having averaged 9.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists last year. Casey Jones (7.6ppg, 5.7rpg), Cedric Coward (7.3ppg, 5.6rpg) and Dane Erikstrup (6.5ppg, 3.0rpg) are EWU's other top returning scorers from last season.
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Riley reloaded his roster with five freshmen and three transfers. Of the three transfers, Andre Mulibea and Jake Kyman have some familiar with Salt Lake City. Mulibea played alongside Hunter Erickson last season at Salt Lake CC while Kyman played against the Utes during his three years at UCLA (2019-22).
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RUNNIN' UTE EXPRESS RETURNS
The Runnin' Ute Express makes its return for the 2023-24 men's basketball season, shuttling fans once again between the Guardsman Way Tailgate Lot and Broadcast Center Lot on Wasatch Drive to and from the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Fans will get their first chance to ride the Runnin' Ute Express beginning with Monday's season-opener against Eastern Washington.
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Shuttle service will begin 60 minutes prior to the scheduled tip-off of each game and coincide with when doors open for fans. Shuttle service will run until 45 minutes after game's conclusion.
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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, X and Instagram.
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