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Branden Carlson and Deivon Smith Earn All-Pac-12 Honors
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With the regular season officially in the books, the annual All-Pac-12 Honors recipients have been announced, and two Utah stars were named to the prestigious list. 

Utah's all-time block leader, starting center Branden Carlson, and starting guard Deivon Smith both received All-Pac-12 honors and rightfully so, as both players are the main driving forces behind the team's successes. 

Carlson earned his second-straight First-Team All-Pac-12 nod after averaging 17.5 ppg on a 48.8% clip from the field, 6.9 rebounds per game, 1.7 assists per game, and 1.6 blocks per game. The 7-footer was an impact player all year long and even improved his average from range going 37.1% from beyond the arc.

Smith earned an All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention in his first season with the Runnin' Utes as the electric guard averaged 12.6 ppg on a 45.5% clip from the field, 5.7 rebounds per game, and 6.6 assists per game. Despite the squad suffering from injuries, Smith stepped up when his number was called and delivered in a big way. 

Utah resumes action on March 13th as the Pac-12 tournament kicks off against Arizona State, and if the Utes want to make it to the dance, Carlson and Smith will have to put their All-Pac-12 abilities on full display. 

This article first appeared on FanNation All Utes and was syndicated with permission.

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