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Utah Men's Basketball Announces Roster Moves for 2026-27 Campaign

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Utah men's basketball announced roster changes for the 2026-27 campaign, including the addition of Trey Campbell and the ineligibility of Noam Yaacov. Campbell has been cleared to practice while pursuing a fifth year of eligibility.

Key takeaways

  • Trey Campbell has joined the Utah roster and is cleared to practice for his fifth year of eligibility.
  • Noam Yaacov is ineligible for the 2026-27 season following a denied NCAA waiver appeal.
  • Campbell previously played four seasons for Northern Iowa, where he was a two-time All-MVC recipient.
  • The Utah men's basketball team has several upcoming non-conference matchups scheduled.

Utah men's basketball announced roster moves for the 2026-27 campaign in a news release from Salt Lake City. The University of Utah has added guard Trey Campbell, who has been cleared to practice with the team while pursuing a fifth year of eligibility.

Campbell, an Iowa native, joins the program after spending four seasons with Northern Iowa. During his time with the Panthers, he was named the 2026 MVC Tournament MOP and is a two-time All-MVC recipient. He also earned a spot on the 2026 MVC All-Defensive Team. In his career, Campbell played 134 games, averaging 10.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game.

Utah head men's basketball coach Alex Jensen stated that the program is excited to welcome Campbell to the Runnin' Utes family and looks forward to his contributions. Jensen also noted that the program wishes Noam Yaacov the best as he pursues other playing opportunities.

Yaacov was deemed ineligible to compete for the 2026-27 season after his NCAA waiver appeal was denied on Thursday, Aug. 20.

The Runnin' Utes have an upcoming non-conference schedule including games against UNLV, Nevada, Oregon, Long Beach State, Towson, Weber State, Eastern Washington, and Washington.

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