Utah Men's Basketball News Release
9/18/2026 3:59 PM | Men's Basketball
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah men's basketball center Fynn Schott will miss the start of the 2026-27 season, the program announced Friday.
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Schott underwent successful surgery on his right leg earlier this week. He is expected to make a full recovery and return to the Runnin' Utes this season.
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Utah is set to kick-off its exhibition slate on Wednesday, Oct. 7, when it heads to Las Vegas, Nev., for a match-up against former WAC and Mountain West Conference rival UNLV at 8 p.m. (MDT) inside the Thomas & Mack Center.
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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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Schott underwent successful surgery on his right leg earlier this week. He is expected to make a full recovery and return to the Runnin' Utes this season.
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Utah is set to kick-off its exhibition slate on Wednesday, Oct. 7, when it heads to Las Vegas, Nev., for a match-up against former WAC and Mountain West Conference rival UNLV at 8 p.m. (MDT) inside the Thomas & Mack Center.
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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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