Craig Smith and Utah look for answers after historically bad night in Houston
Utah’s men’s basketball team experienced a brutal reality check in its 70-36 loss to No. 7 Houston at the Fertitta Center, snapping the Utes’ winning streak
‘We’re growing up’: How Utah is building its identity and becoming more competitive in the Big 12
There have been growing pains for Smith’s squad that saw so much roster turnover this past offseason — and there will be plenty of growing pains as the season continues, with the Utes competing in one of the nation’s toughest basketball conferences.
Utah's Craig Smith after loss to No. 7 Houston: 'This is big boy basketball'
Utah Utes men’s basketball coach Craig Smith did not hold back after his team’s humbling 70-36 loss to No. 7 Houston on Wednesday night at the Fertitta Center.
Does Craig Smith have what it takes to turn the Runnin' Utes into winners again?
Utah’s men’s basketball team hasn’t made the NCAA Tournament since Smith arrived in Salt Lake City. But coaching might not be the Utes' problem.
‘Shellshocked’ Utah loses by 34 at No. 7 Houston in lowest-scoring game in over a decade
Utah got its first-hand taste of what it’s like to play No. 7 Houston at the Fertitta Center. It’s safe to say, the Runnin’ Utes have nothing good to remember from this one. Utah was thoroughly outplayed by the Cougars in a 70-36 loss,
Utah State keeps winning through coaching and administrative changes
Most programs would not do well with the level of turnover Utah State has experienced, but the Aggies not only have managed their way through constant change, they have thrived. Jerrod Calhoun was the fourth coach hired in the past seven seasons by three athletic directors, including one in an interim role.
No. 7 Houston thumps Utah, snapping Utes’ three-game winning streak
The Runnin' Utes were blown out by No. 7 Houston 70-36 on Wednesday evening at the Fertitta Center. The loss ended a three-game winning streak for Craig Smith’s unit following an emotional overtime victory over in-state rival BYU on Saturday.
Utah never trailed in picking up a Big 12 road win at TCU. Here’s how the Utes did it
And while TCU’s star guards Vasean Allette (19 points, nine rebounds, four assists) and Noah Reynolds (12 points, three assists) ended up with good numbers, Utah didn’t allow them to burn the Utes outside of a few short stretches.
Utah vs. Houston prediction, pick, college basketball odds
The college basketball season continues on Wednesday with a matchup between Utah and Villanova. It's time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Utah-Houston prediction and pick.
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Blackhawks place forward Craig Smith on IR with a nagging back injury
The Chicago Blackhawks have placed forward Craig Smith on injured reserve with a nagging back injury. Smith hasn't appeared in a game since he skated for more than 10 minutes during a 3-1 victory over Colorado on Jan.
BYU head coach Kevin Young may have ‘stuck it’ to Utah once. But the Utes' delivered the latest gut punch.
The Utes exposed some of the Cougars' biggest weaknesses. Will new head coach Kevin Young get BYU back on track in time for March?
Keanu Dawes leads what’s trending in right direction for Utah heading into BYU game
That led to the Utes taking charge from the get-go against Oklahoma State, as they stormed out to a 12-0 lead and never trailed in beating the Cowboys 83-62 for the program’s first Big 12 Conference win. On Wednesday, Utah kept their toughness trend going, as they went into TCU and walked out with a 73-65 win.