Branden Carlson - College Basketball News & Rumors

Still out Saturday Carlson (abdomen) remains out for Saturday's game against USC, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Carlson was aiming for a return 2-to-3 weeks after undergoing an appendectomy earlier in the month. He's entering the early portion of that window but won't make his return Saturday against USC. The next chance for the big man to retake the floor comes Tuesday versus Washington State.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carlson, Utah Utes to host Mobley and the No. 16 USC Trojans

The Utah Utes will take on conference opponent No. 16 USC

JANUARY 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Juzang scores 28 as No. 9 UCLA holds off skidding Utah 63-58

Johnny Juzang scored a season-high 28 points and No. 9 UCLA outlasted Utah 63-58

JANUARY 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Ruled out for UCLA game Carlson (appendectomy) will not play in Thursday's game against UCLA, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Carlson is also likely to miss Saturday's game against USC, which will mark two weeks since the emergency appendectomy procedure took place. Carlson will look to take his time in recovery and try to help Utah down the stretch.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Utah visits Arizona State for conference matchup

JANUARY 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Utah takes on No. 6 Arizona on 4-game skid

JANUARY 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Hoping to return in 2-3 weeks Carlson (abdomen) is hoping to be able to return in two-to-three weeks, Josh Furlong of KSL.com reports.

Impact Carlson is battling an abdominal issue and needs to rest to get it to heal properly. The team will monitor his status over the coming weeks and hope they can get their big man back on the court sooner rather than later. Carlson is averaging a strong 13.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game this season.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Carlson will miss Saturday's game against Washington State due to appendicitis, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Carlson has been a huge piece for the Utes down low this season, racking up 13.5 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game, so his absence will certainly be felt. Assuming the issue is relatively minor, he could be back in the mix as soon as Thursday against Arizona State.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Balanced Washington knocks off Utah 74-68

Daejon Davis scored 16 points to lead four in double figures as Washington beat Utah 74-68

JANUARY 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Washington looks to end streak vs Utah

Utah looks to extend Washington's conference losing streak to six games

JANUARY 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Richardson, Young help Oregon rally, beat Utah 79-66

Will Richardson scored 23 of his career-high 26 points in the second half, Jacob Young had a season-high 22 points and Oregon rallied from a nine-point second-half deficit to beat...

JANUARY 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Nears double-double in return Carlson closed with nine points (3-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one block across 24 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 88-76 loss to Oregon State.

Impact Carlson ultimately missed just one game due to COVID-19 protocols and didn't show many signs of rust, though his efficiency from the field left room for improvement. Carlson fouled out of the contest before getting an opportunity to collect the double-double but should be a regular in the starting five again moving forward, having finished in double figures scoring in all but two of his appearances.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting five Carlson is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Oregon State.

Impact Carlson entered health and safety protocols Dec. 18, forcing him to miss the meeting against Fresno State on Dec. 21. The 7-0 junior will return to the starting unit Thursday night and gives the Utes an instant boost on both ends of the floor. He's averaging 13.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 1.5 assists in 23.4 minutes per game this season.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Thursday Carlson (COVID-19 protocols) will suit up for Thursday's game against Oregon State, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Carlson and any of his teammates who were in COVID protocols prior to the Utes' break are available for the game. The big man has been a staple in the starting five when available this season and has finished in double figures in all but one game, averaging 13.9 points and 6.1 boards per contest on the year.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to return Dec. 30 Carlson (COVID protocol) is targeting at Dec. 30 return against Oregon State according to coach Craig Smith, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Carlson will not play in Tuesday's game against Fresno State after entering COVID-19 protocol last Wednesday. The 7-footer has been a force this season, averaging 13.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per contest.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Utah plays host to Fresno State

Utah plays Fresno State in a non-conference matchup

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

In COVID-19 protocol Carlson is in the health and safety protocol and will miss both Saturday's game against Missouri and Tuesday's game versus Fresno State, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune report...

Impact Per Newman, Carlson is expected to rejoin the action in the two-game swing versus Oregon and Oregon State beginning Dec. 30 versus the Beavers. The big man will leave a major void down low, averaging 13.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 1.5 assists per game on the season. His absence likely means more minutes for Lahat Thioune.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mizzou faces Utah

Missouri plays host to Utah in a non-conference matchup

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Thioune nets 16, Utah coasts past Manhattan 96-62

Lahat Thioune scored a career-high 16 points off the bench and Utah rolled to a 96-62 win over Manhattan

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Miles scores 28, TCU defeats Utah 76-62

Mike Miles matched his career high with 28 points and TCU defeated Utah 76-62

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Utah takes on TCU

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DECEMBER 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Plays through ankle sprain Carlson ended Sunday's 66-58 win over California with 12 points (3-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds and one block across 21 minutes.

Impact Carlson was limited to a season-low seven minutes last week against USC after suffering an ankle sprain, but he was back in the starting five Sunday for the Utes. It was a modest effort with the frontcourt minutes getting distributed relatively evenly, but certainly a good sign for the seven-footer's health moving forward.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Strong 2nd half carries Utah past California, 66-58

Both Gach scored 19 points and Lazar Stefanovic came off the bench to knock down three second-half 3-pointers as Utah took control after intermission to beat California, 66-58

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Starts against California Carlson (ankle) is starting Sunday against California.

Impact Carlson went through warmups unscathed, so he is now set to remain in the starting lineup. The big man has been stellar for Utah this season, averaging 13.7 points and 6.1 rebounds per game so far.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Going through warm-ups Carlson (ankle) is going through warm-ups ahead of Sunday's contest against California, Bill Riley of ESPN700 reports.

Impact Carlson is expected to be a game-time decision, so his participation in warm-ups comes as no surprise. The 7-foot junior is averaging 13.7 points per game on 53.7 percent shooting, so if he is unable to go, it would be a big blow for the Utes. Lahat Thioune would likely enter the starting lineup if Carlson is ruled out.