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The University of Utah Athletics
Saturday, November 8
Salt Lake City, UT
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Homestand Continues for Runnin' Utes Against Weber State on Saturday
11/6/2025 5:29 PM | Men's Basketball
The Runnin’ Utes continue their six-game homestand this Saturday, Nov. 8, against Weber State at 5 p.m. on ESPN+.
SALT LAKE CITY – The six-game homestand continues for Utah men's basketball as it welcomes in the Weber State Wildcats for a 5 p.m. (MDT) contest this Saturday, Nov. 8, for its Salute to Service game inside the Jon M. Huntsman Center. All military personnel and first responders get 50% off their ticket on game day at the Jon M. Huntsman Center Ticket Office.
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Chris Sylvester and Joe Cravens, who spent seven seasons (1999-2006) at the helm for Weber State, will have the call on ESPN+ as the Utes and Wildcats square off for the 39th time in program history.
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FIRST OF MANY
First-year head coach Alex Jensen notched his first-career victory on opening night of the 2025-26 basketball season after the Runnin' Utes defeated San Jose State 84-75 at home. He joins his mentor and coach, Rick Majerus, and six other head coaches to won inside the Jon M. Huntsman Center in their debut as a head coach.
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*Jon M. Huntsman Center opened in December of 1969
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IN GOOD COMPANY
Junior transfer Seydou Traore had a great opening night for Utah, finishing with 23 points on 5-of-8 shooting from deep to go with 3 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks.
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The 6-6 forward is just the third player in Runnin' Utes history to have at least 20 points, 4 steals and 2 blocked shots in a game dating back to the 1996-97 season, joining Delon Wright and Andrew Bogut. Meanwhile, he is just the 39th player in Big 12 Conference history to reach those minimums in a single-game through games on Nov. 5.
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Seydou Traore vs. San Jose State
November 3, 2025
23 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, 4 steals 2 blocks
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Delon Wright vs. USC
January 16, 2014
22 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 6 steals, 2 blocks
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Andrew Bogut vs. Coppin State
December 20, 2004
28 points, 14 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 steals, 2 blocks
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TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
Utah assistant coach Eric Daniels will be a familiar face on the opposing team bench this Saturday when the Runnin' Utes take on Weber State. Daniels spent five seasons (2019-24) in Ogden, three under long-time head coach Randy Rahe and two seasons under current head coach Eric Duft. During his time with the Wildcats, Daniels helped develop Dillon Jones – who became just the second player ever in program history to be drafted in the first round of the NBA Draft (No. 26-overall) – joining Damian Lillard. Jones was also voted the 2024 Big Sky MVP and a unanimous First-Team All-Big Sky selection after averaging 20.8 points, 9.8 rebounds and 5.2 assists his senior year (2024).
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Saturday's TV analyst Joe Cravens, who was a long-time assistant coach under Rick Majerus, served as the head coach at Weber State from 1999-2006 after serving as an assistant coach from 1997-99. He was also the last head coach to lead Weber State to a victory inside the Jon M. Huntsman Center back on Dec. 9, 2000, 79-77.
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FAMILY AFFAIR
Utah head coach Alex Jensen has a lot of history with the Weber State program, his older brother Andy was on the team from 1996-99 and served as an assistant coach from 2001-05. The Jensen brothers squared off against each other twice in their collegiate careers, but only played against each other once, with Alex getting the upper hand both times.
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Utah (87) vs. Weber State (74)
December 9, 1998
Alex Jensen (Utah): 15 points (5-for-11), 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 blocks, 2 steals
Andy Jensen (Weber State): 8 points (4-for-5), 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 block
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UP NEXT
The Runnin' Utes continue their homestand with a tight turnaround as Holy Cross comes to town for 7 p.m. (MDT) match-up on Monday, Nov. 10, inside the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Chris Sylvester and Joe Cravens will once again guide fans through the action on ESPN+ as the Crusaders wrap up their swing in the Beehive State.
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LOOKING AHEAD
Utah will get a few extra days to breathe and recover before welcoming in Sam Houston back to the Jon M. Huntsman Center for a Saturday evening match-up on ESPN+. Utah will have a familiar voice on the call in Tony Parks with Joe Craves serving as the analyst as the Utes and Bearkats face off for just the second time in program history starting at 7 p.m. (MDT).
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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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Chris Sylvester and Joe Cravens, who spent seven seasons (1999-2006) at the helm for Weber State, will have the call on ESPN+ as the Utes and Wildcats square off for the 39th time in program history.
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FIRST OF MANY
First-year head coach Alex Jensen notched his first-career victory on opening night of the 2025-26 basketball season after the Runnin' Utes defeated San Jose State 84-75 at home. He joins his mentor and coach, Rick Majerus, and six other head coaches to won inside the Jon M. Huntsman Center in their debut as a head coach.
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| SEASON | HEAD COACH | OPPONENT | RESULT |
| 1971-72 | Bill Foster | Loyola Marymount | W, 96-79 |
| 1974-75 | Jerry Pimm | Denver | W, 119-94 |
| 1989-90 | Rick Majerus | Cal State Stanislaus | W, 100-76 |
| 2004-05 | Ray Giacoletti | Stony Brook | W, 72-63 |
| 2007-08 | Jim Boylen | South Carolina Upstate | W, 86-52 |
| 2011-21 | Larry Kyrstkowiak | San Diego Christian | W, 58-55 |
| 2021-25 | Craig Smith | Abilene Christian | W, 70-56 |
| 2025-Pres. | Alex Jensen | San Jose State | W, 84-75 |
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IN GOOD COMPANY
Junior transfer Seydou Traore had a great opening night for Utah, finishing with 23 points on 5-of-8 shooting from deep to go with 3 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks.
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The 6-6 forward is just the third player in Runnin' Utes history to have at least 20 points, 4 steals and 2 blocked shots in a game dating back to the 1996-97 season, joining Delon Wright and Andrew Bogut. Meanwhile, he is just the 39th player in Big 12 Conference history to reach those minimums in a single-game through games on Nov. 5.
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Seydou Traore vs. San Jose State
November 3, 2025
23 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, 4 steals 2 blocks
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Delon Wright vs. USC
January 16, 2014
22 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 6 steals, 2 blocks
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Andrew Bogut vs. Coppin State
December 20, 2004
28 points, 14 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 steals, 2 blocks
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TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
Utah assistant coach Eric Daniels will be a familiar face on the opposing team bench this Saturday when the Runnin' Utes take on Weber State. Daniels spent five seasons (2019-24) in Ogden, three under long-time head coach Randy Rahe and two seasons under current head coach Eric Duft. During his time with the Wildcats, Daniels helped develop Dillon Jones – who became just the second player ever in program history to be drafted in the first round of the NBA Draft (No. 26-overall) – joining Damian Lillard. Jones was also voted the 2024 Big Sky MVP and a unanimous First-Team All-Big Sky selection after averaging 20.8 points, 9.8 rebounds and 5.2 assists his senior year (2024).
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Saturday's TV analyst Joe Cravens, who was a long-time assistant coach under Rick Majerus, served as the head coach at Weber State from 1999-2006 after serving as an assistant coach from 1997-99. He was also the last head coach to lead Weber State to a victory inside the Jon M. Huntsman Center back on Dec. 9, 2000, 79-77.
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FAMILY AFFAIR
Utah head coach Alex Jensen has a lot of history with the Weber State program, his older brother Andy was on the team from 1996-99 and served as an assistant coach from 2001-05. The Jensen brothers squared off against each other twice in their collegiate careers, but only played against each other once, with Alex getting the upper hand both times.
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Utah (87) vs. Weber State (74)
December 9, 1998
Alex Jensen (Utah): 15 points (5-for-11), 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 blocks, 2 steals
Andy Jensen (Weber State): 8 points (4-for-5), 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 block
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UP NEXT
The Runnin' Utes continue their homestand with a tight turnaround as Holy Cross comes to town for 7 p.m. (MDT) match-up on Monday, Nov. 10, inside the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Chris Sylvester and Joe Cravens will once again guide fans through the action on ESPN+ as the Crusaders wrap up their swing in the Beehive State.
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LOOKING AHEAD
Utah will get a few extra days to breathe and recover before welcoming in Sam Houston back to the Jon M. Huntsman Center for a Saturday evening match-up on ESPN+. Utah will have a familiar voice on the call in Tony Parks with Joe Craves serving as the analyst as the Utes and Bearkats face off for just the second time in program history starting at 7 p.m. (MDT).
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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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