PAC12Teams

Article today in the LVRJ
Much has changed in college athletics since the Pac-12 Conference announced in May it was hiring MGM Resorts executive George Kliavkoff as its new commissioner.
Texas and Oklahoma are eventually headed to the Southeastern Conference, and athletes are able to profit off their name, image and likeness. And more change is…[Read more]

Looks who has been drinking the cool aid!  None other than Jon Wilner, on his first AP ballot this season has listed 5 Pac 12 teams.  
We ranked Pac-12 teams in the following positions:
No. 11 OregonNo. 13 Arizona StateNo. 16 UtahNo. 20 USCNo. 22 Washington

Utah “In a lot of ways they’ve emulated Stanford to the point where they are the new Stanford, and right now they’re more talented.”“This team is a brand. It’s a toughness and defense. They’re the most physical team in the conference every single year now, and they’re one of the meanest in the game. This is all Whit [Kyle Whittingham]; it’s his…

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Love the comeback Shelley did against BYU, now he is transferring to Missouri State.  I thought he was shafted at Utah State after Gary Anderson bailed at Utah State.
Jason Shelley

Early in the 4th USA up by 25,  77-53
USA has a couple of players we will see next year. 
Payton Watson 6’7″ UCLA and Harrision Ingram 6’7″, both highly rated.
What is happening at Purdue?  Purdue has a player on both Canada & USA team who will meet tomorrow, winner will play for the Championship.  It should be a good game.  But great…[Read more]

Phil Steele thinks Utah has something going on.  
What Steele says: “This may be Kyle Whittingham’s best team yet as he has a talented team with 19 returning starters and then enriched it with the Transfer Portal. The Utes may be a dog in only one game this year and make my Surprise Team list again.”
247 says: Our take: Surprised to see the Utes…[Read more]

He’s in 

 

https://twitter.com/DMahorcic/status/1400911783892750338

Some early television games for the PAC 12 

When – Where – Who – Times

Davion Gause 5″10″ 197lbs Class of 24
 

You could say Utah struck it rich…
JaQuinden Jackson (QB) – Texas  4-Star
Charlie Brewer (QB) – Baylor  3-Star (but a bilzillion of yards)
Chris Curry (RB) – LSU  4-Star
TJ Pledger (RB) – Oklahoma  4-Star
Theo Howard (WR) – Oklahoma  4-Star
Josh Calvert (LB) – Washington  4-Star
Brandon McKinney (S) – Washington 4-Star
Some of these…[Read more]

Former Washington Husky linebacker Josh Calvert has announced his commitment to the University of Utah.
https://twitter.com/Joshuacalvert19/status/1395544150628438016

From Utah State?
6′ 10″ kid from Canada, redshirt freshman who didn’t get off the bench at USU under Craig Smith has entered the transfer portal – Liam McChesney…  Interesting to see how this plays out.

Moving on up… Or down as the case may. Small Ball?  Horizon League? Come on I would rather have 6’6″ Both Gage!  At lease he helped us beat Kentuc-ky 
Te‘Jon Lucas. Position: Guard. 6-2, 180lb (188cm, 81kg). Hometown: Milwaukee, WI. High School: Washington High School. Schools:…[Read more]

Jolie Ale
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https://twitter.com/DraftExpress/status/1391422799479201792
https://www.deseret.com/2021/5/9/22427578/utah-guard-pelle-larsson-reportedly-transferring-to-arizona
Waiting for the last shoe to drop… Carlton???

Gone – people reporting he just entered the transfer portal.  But The Utah Statesman say he is already at Utah State
Rylan Jones

6’11” Senior Cheikh Mbacke Diong      9 PTS  7.4 REB 
Looks like We are ruling the Mountain West
https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status/1389642444082487310
 

And it’s not Chris Burgess but looks like a great pick.
Ute Assistant Basketball Coach