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What Utah learned about itself from the offseason and exhibition play

By Deseret News · November 2, 2026 · 1 min read
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The expectations weren’t high for Alex Jensen in his first season as the University of Utah men’s basketball coach, at least from outside voices. The Runnin’ Utes were projected to finish last in the Big 12 preseason coaches poll ahead of the 2025-26 season, and that proved true as Utah ended the year with a 10-22 overall record and a league-worst 2-16 Big 12 mark.

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