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The University of Utah Athletics
Runnin' Utes Basketball Announce Signing Class
11/13/2025 4:15 PM | Men's Basketball
The Utah men’s basketball team has inked five players in the first signing class for head coach Alex Jensen.
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah men's basketball team announced the inaugural signing class for first-year head coach Alex Jensen with incoming freshmen Styles Clemmons and Simeon Suguturaga and JUCO transfer Zati Loubaki. They'll be joined by a pair of return missionaries in Jaxon Johnson and David Katoa.
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"We are excited to officially welcome Styles Clemmons, Simeon Suguturaga, and Zati Loubaki to the Utah Basketball family," Jensen said. "Together with returning missionaries David Katoa and Jaxon Johnson, we continue to build a values-based program."
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"We remain steadfast in our commitment to building a program that reflects the values and excellence of the University of Utah community," Runnin' Utes GM Wes Wilcox said. "We are deeply grateful for the trust placed in us and fully recognize the responsibility we share in guiding the growth and development of Jaxon, David, Styles, Simeon and Zati."
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STYLES CLEMMONS
FR – Guard – 6-1 – 170
Virginia Beach, Va. – Princess Anne HS
Overtime Elite (City Reapers)
ZATI LOUBAKI
SO – Forward – 6-9 – 230
Nogent-sur-Oise, France – Monrovian Prep
Trinity Valley CC
SIMEON SUGUTURAGA
FR – Guard – 6-4 - 200
Orem, Utah – Orem HS / Mountain View HS
JAXON JOHNSON
FR – FORWARD – 6-8 – 200
Sandy, Utah – Alta HS
DAVID KATOA
FR – Guard – 6-4 – 170
Layton, Utah – Layton HS / Utah Prep (Formerly RSL Academy)
SEASON TICKETS & MINI PLANS
Fans still have time to purchase season tickets for the 2025-26 Utah men's basketball season under first-year head coach Alex Jensen. In addition, fans can also choose between two mini plans; the Saturday ONLY Plan starts at $125 while the Conference ONLY plan starts at $150. Single-game tickets for non-conference games are also on-sale starting at just $10 per ticket.
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Fans interested in buy season tickets, mini plans or single-game tickets (non-conference) can do so by going online at UtahTickets.com or by phone at 801-581-UTIX (8849).
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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. Fans can also stay connected on their mobile devices or tablets with the Utah 360 app.
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"We are excited to officially welcome Styles Clemmons, Simeon Suguturaga, and Zati Loubaki to the Utah Basketball family," Jensen said. "Together with returning missionaries David Katoa and Jaxon Johnson, we continue to build a values-based program."
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"We remain steadfast in our commitment to building a program that reflects the values and excellence of the University of Utah community," Runnin' Utes GM Wes Wilcox said. "We are deeply grateful for the trust placed in us and fully recognize the responsibility we share in guiding the growth and development of Jaxon, David, Styles, Simeon and Zati."
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STYLES CLEMMONS
FR – Guard – 6-1 – 170
Virginia Beach, Va. – Princess Anne HS
Overtime Elite (City Reapers)
- Rated as a 4-star according to ESPN
- Played his first two seasons Princess Anne High School before joining the City Reapers at OTE
- Named All-Beach District First-Team in 2023 while at Princess Anne HS
ZATI LOUBAKI
SO – Forward – 6-9 – 230
Nogent-sur-Oise, France – Monrovian Prep
Trinity Valley CC
- Helped lead Trinity Valley CC to an NJCAA DI Men's Basketball Championship in 2024-25
- Named NJCAA Tournament MVP after scoring 17 points with 4 rebounds and 2 blocks in the title game
- Played on the French National Team at the 2022 FIBA U18 European Championships
SIMEON SUGUTURAGA
FR – Guard – 6-4 - 200
Orem, Utah – Orem HS / Mountain View HS
- Transferred to Orem High School (2024-26) his junior season, from Mountain View HS, averaging 10.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.6 steals
- Captured the 5A Region 7 title in 2024-25 behind a 10-0 record in region play with a 21-4 overall record
- Named a Second-Team All-Valley selection in 2023-24
JAXON JOHNSON
FR – FORWARD – 6-8 – 200
Sandy, Utah – Alta HS
- Rated as a 4-star recruit according to ESPN
- Led Alta HS to a UHSAA 5A State Championship in 2022-23
- Named the 2022-23 5A MVP on top of earning all-region, all-state, all-tournament and tournament MVP honors
DAVID KATOA
FR – Guard – 6-4 – 170
Layton, Utah – Layton HS / Utah Prep (Formerly RSL Academy)
- Rated as a 4-star recruit according to ESPN
- Averaged 13.3 points and 4.0 rebounds his junior year
- Joined Layton HS as a junior after spending time at Utah Prep (Formerly RSL Academy)
SEASON TICKETS & MINI PLANS
Fans still have time to purchase season tickets for the 2025-26 Utah men's basketball season under first-year head coach Alex Jensen. In addition, fans can also choose between two mini plans; the Saturday ONLY Plan starts at $125 while the Conference ONLY plan starts at $150. Single-game tickets for non-conference games are also on-sale starting at just $10 per ticket.
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Fans interested in buy season tickets, mini plans or single-game tickets (non-conference) can do so by going online at UtahTickets.com or by phone at 801-581-UTIX (8849).
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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. Fans can also stay connected on their mobile devices or tablets with the Utah 360 app.
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