Big win: 86-64 at home over USC on Jan. 12
Tough loss: 83-82 at home to UCLA on Jan . 14
Storyline: Midseason additions David Collette and Sedrick Barefield have helped the Utes stay competitive for an NCAA Tournament bid after losing Jakob Poeltl and two key seniors from last season.
He said it: “We’ve got a long way to go. To reach your full potential, you’ve got to beat teams like this.” – Utah coach Larry Krystkowiak, in the Salt Lake Tribune, after the Utes lost to Oregon.
