2016–17 Utah Utes men's basketball team
The 2016–17 Utah Runnin' Utes men's basketball team represent the University of Utah during the 2016–17 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team is led by sixth year head coach Larry Krystkowiak. They play their home games at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah as members of the Pac-12 Conference.
Previous season
The 2015–16 Utah Utes finished the season 27–9 overall, and 13–5 in the Pac-12 finish in second place. In the Pac-12 Tournament, Utah advanced to the championship game where they lost to Oregon. The Utes received an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, as a 3-seed in the Midwest Region. The Utes would beat 14-seed Fresno State in the first round before losing in the second round to 11-seed Gonzaga.
Off-season
Departures
Incoming transfers
Name | Pos. | Height | Weight | Year | Hometown | Notes |
David Collette | PF | 6'10" | 235 | Jr. | Murray, UT | Mid-season transfer from Utah State. Will be eligible to play after Utah's fall semester.[3] |
Tyler Rawson | PF | 6'10" | 225 | Jr. | American Fork, UT | Junior college transfer from Salt Lake Community College.[4] |
Jojo Zamora | SG | 6'3" | 170 | Jr. | Oakland, CA | Junior college transfer from Yuba College.[5] |
Sedrick Barefield | PG | 6'2" | 190 | So. | Corona, CA | Mid-season transfer from SMU. Will be eligible to play after Utah's fall semester.[6] |
2016 Recruiting class
Roster
2016–17 Utah Utes men's basketball team |
Players | Coaches |
Pos. | # | Name | Height | Weight | Year | Previous school | Home town |
3.5 !F |
0 |
Chapman, BrekkottBrekkott Chapman |
80 !6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) |
3.0 !Jr | Roy HS |
Roy, Utah |
1.5 !G |
10 |
Connor, JakeJake Connor (W) |
75 !6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 183 lb (83 kg) |
2.5 !RS So | Highland HS |
Salt Lake City, Utah |
1.5 !G |
15 |
Bonam, LorenzoLorenzo Bonam |
76 !6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 189 lb (86 kg) |
4.0 !Sr | Gillette College |
Inkster, Michigan |
1.5 !G |
25 |
Ogbe, KennethKenneth Ogbe |
78 !6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 194 lb (88 kg) |
4.0 !Sr | Urspring Academy |
Ehingen, Germany |
2.5 !G/F |
30 |
Bealer, GabeGabe Bealer |
78 !6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 183 lb (83 kg) |
4.0 !Sr | CCSF |
San Francisco, California |
4.5 !F/C |
34 |
Johnson, JayceJayce Johnson |
84 !7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) | 235 lb (107 kg) |
1.5 !RS Fr | Santa Monica HS |
Mission Viejo, California |
3.5 !F |
35 |
Kuzma, KyleKyle Kuzma |
81 !6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) | 221 lb (100 kg) |
3.0 !Jr | Rise Academy |
Burton, Michigan |
4.5 !F/C |
40 |
Mawien, MakolMakol Mawien |
81 !6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) |
2.0 !So | Granger HS |
West Valley City, Utah |
3.5 !F |
41 |
Montgomery, AustinAustin Montgomery (W) |
81 !6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) | 208 lb (94 kg) |
2.0 !So | Lakeview Academy |
Gainesville, Georgia |
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- Head coach
- Assistant coach(es)
- Legend
- (C) Team captain
- (S) Suspended
- (I) Ineligible
- (W) Walk-on
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Schedule
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| NCAA national championship in bold; NCAA Final Four appearances in italics |
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