4/22/2026 10:10 AM | Men's Basketball
The Runnin’ Utes add Horizon League Defensive and Newcomer of the Year to roster.
 SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah men's basketball team continues to add depth to its backcourt with the addition of Wright State transfer TJ Burch.
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Burch comes to the Wasatch Front after a solid sophomore season where he was named the Horizon League Defensive Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year award to go with his First-Team All-Horizon League honors.
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TJ BURCH
Junior – Guard – 6-1
Dallas, Texas
Texas Alliance Christian Athletes
Ball State – Wright State
• Helped Wright State earn its fifth NCAA Tournament appearance after capturing the Horizon League regular-season and tournament championships.
• Racked up the awards at the end of the season, earning Horizon League Defensive and Newcomer of the Year honors along with first-team all-conference and all-defensive team accolades
• Led the Horizon League with 88 steals – which was good for No.3 in the NCAA
• Led the Horizon Leagge with a 2.6 steals average – which was good for No. 7 in the NCAA
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Burch now joins Alec Anigbata, Taison Chatman, Jackson Holcombe, Styles Clemmons, Zati Loubaki and return missionaries Jaxon Johnson and David Katoa for the 2026-27 men's basketball season.
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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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Burch comes to the Wasatch Front after a solid sophomore season where he was named the Horizon League Defensive Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year award to go with his First-Team All-Horizon League honors.
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TJ BURCH
Junior – Guard – 6-1
Dallas, Texas
Texas Alliance Christian Athletes
Ball State – Wright State
• Helped Wright State earn its fifth NCAA Tournament appearance after capturing the Horizon League regular-season and tournament championships.
• Racked up the awards at the end of the season, earning Horizon League Defensive and Newcomer of the Year honors along with first-team all-conference and all-defensive team accolades
• Led the Horizon League with 88 steals – which was good for No.3 in the NCAA
• Led the Horizon Leagge with a 2.6 steals average – which was good for No. 7 in the NCAA
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Burch now joins Alec Anigbata, Taison Chatman, Jackson Holcombe, Styles Clemmons, Zati Loubaki and return missionaries Jaxon Johnson and David Katoa for the 2026-27 men's basketball season.
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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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