UTAH RUNNING UTES RUMORS & GOSSIP

Utah dismisses leading scorer Josh Watkins

As if Utah wasn't struggling enough already in its inaugural Pac-12 season, now the Utes will have to play the remainder of the year without their best player. Utah coach Larry Krystkowiak announced Wednesday that he has kicked guard Josh "Jiggy" Watkins off the team as a result of an undisclosed violation of team rules. Watkins was the Pac-12's fourth-leading scorer...
Via The Dagger  |  25 days ago

Utah Utes Boot G Josh Watkins Off Team

Utah’s basketball program, which can use all the help it can get, has booted its leading... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Via Lost Lettermen  |  25 days ago

Utah 72, Portland 67

Josh Watkins scored a career-high 26 points in a 72-67 Utah win over Portland Monday. Jason Washburn had 18 points and Cedric Martin added 11 as the Utes (3-8) won consecutive games for the first time this season after dropping eight straight. Nemanja Mitrovic scored 14 points, including two late 3-pointers to keep the Pilots (3-9) within reach, but Portland dropped to 0-6 in road...
Via AP on Fox  |  December 19, 2011

Utah 58, San Diego Christian 55

Josh Watkins scored 23 points and coach Larry Krystkowiak won in his debut Monday night as Utah opened the season with a 58-55 win over San Diego Christian College. Watkins, the Utes' top returning scorer, found his way to the basket on a variety of spinning drives to tie his career high. But he missed one of two free throws with 1.6 seconds to play, allowing the Hawks (0-2...
Via AP on Fox  |  November 14, 2011

New Coug Sharp’s transfer from Utah a prickly affair

New Coug Sharp’s transfer from Utah a prickly affair By Jay Drew The Salt Lake Tribune Published Jun 27, 2011 01:52PM MDT Provo • Former Lone Peak High star Josh Sharp says he just wants to play basketball, continue his college education after a two-year hiatus for an LDS Church mission, and reunite with some old high school teammates. Instead, the 6-foot-7 wing player’s...
Via Salt Lake Tribune  |  June 27, 2011

New Utah coach angry Josh Sharp may bolt for an in-state rival

Even though he can't stop redshirt freshman Josh Sharp from leaving Utah for one of its in-state rivals, new Utes coach Larry Krystkowiak is making it very clear he's not happy about it. Krystkowiak released a carefully worded statement Friday that fell just short of accusing other programs of recruiting Sharp during his two-year LDS mission in Houston. The Salt Lake City...
Via The Dagger  |  May 27, 2011

Utah's Will Clyburn To Transfer

Will Clyburn received his release from the University of Utah.
Via RealGM  |  April 07, 2011

Utah Utes' leading scorer, rebounder Will Clyburn granted scholarship release

Utah has granted a scholarship release to junior Will Clyburn, who led the team in scoring and rebounding this season.
Via ESPN  |  April 06, 2011

Utah Basketball Grants Release to Will Clyburn

Junior wing Will Clyburn has requested and been granted his release from the University of Utah men's basketball team.
Via University of Utah Athletics  |  April 06, 2011
MOVING ON

Utah fires coach Jim Boylen

Utah has decided to fire coach Jim Boylen after four seasons on the job. They'll enter the Pac-12 with a new person in charge of their program after turning in a 13-18 season.

Via The Arena Pulse  |  March 12, 2011

Utah Utes basketball: Injured Will Clyburn insists he’ll play tonight vs. SDSU

Las Vegas — Utah forward Will Clyburn, who is battling a bruised heel, plans to play in the Utes’ Mountain West Confe… Source
Via Daily Sports News Trends  |  March 10, 2011

Utah Coach Has Fiery Exchange With Reporter

I normally side with the media in these “press conference gone bad” scenarios, but in this situation, I’m going to have agree with Utah coach Jim Boylen here.The very first question asked of him: “You started the second half missing your first 12 shots, explain how you were feeling during that run” Now how the hell do [...]
Via Guyism Celebs  |  March 04, 2010

Utah Utes: Impressive in defeat

The Utes resume may not look very impressive, but they're making large strides under new head coach Jim Boylen.
Via College Sports Pro  |  February 24, 2008
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