LAWSON LOVERING NEWS

Leaving Utah Lovering has announced his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal, On3.com reports.

Impact Lovering will depart from Utah after spending the last two seasons with the Utes. The 7-foot-1 senior, who retains one year of collegiate eligibility, averaged 8.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 0.9 blocks across 27 starts this season.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ezra Ausar, Lawson Lovering help Utah hold off Kansas State 74-69

Ezra Ausar had 21 points and Lawson Lovering posted a double-double to help Utah hold on for a 74-69 victory over Kansas State

FEBRUARY 18

Steps up in win Lovering produced 12 points (4-7 FG, 4-10 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 72-59 win over Colorado.

Impact Lovering scored 12 points while chipping in with six boards, three assists and two steals during Wednesday's win. The senior center had totaled just 12 points in the previous four games combined, including a scoreless performance in which he fouled out in just 14 minutes during his last contest.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sees season-high 30 minutes Lovering racked up 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 73-65 victory over TCU.

Impact Lovering saw a season-high 30 minutes, posting 11 points on 4-for-5 shooting from the floor. The senior center, who also added five boards, three assists and a couple of blocks, had not reached double figures in scoring in any of the previous four conference games. Lovering remains efficient from the floor, shooting 68.6-percent on the season, but after averaging 13.7 points and 6.0 rebounds across 23.0 minutes through six non-conference games, he's seen a dip to 6.4 points and 4.2 rebounds across 21.2 minutes through five conference matchups.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Active Tuesday Lovering (ankle) closed with 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds and two assists in 12 minutes during Tuesday's 94-48 victory over Mississippi Valley State.

Impact Lovering was considered a game-time decision leading up to the game as he dealt with an ankle injury but was able to give it a go. The senior center totaled double-digit points and will hope to earn more minutes during Saturday's game against Eastern Washington.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available soon Lovering (ankle) is trending towards making a return soon, Steve Bartle of KSLSports reports.

Impact Lovering, who has not yet appeared in a game this season, appears to be nearing a return from his ankle injury. He played in 33 games (24 starts) last season, averaging 6.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 18.4 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Friday Lovering (ankle) won't play on Friday against Utah Tech, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Lovering has yet to play this season. The forward started 24 games last season, averaging 6.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists. He'll look to suit up against Mississippi Valley State on Tuesday, Nov. 26.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Lovering (ankle) is out for Sunday's matchup against Mississippi State, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Lovering will miss yet another game for the Utes as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. The 7-foot-1 senior, who has yet to play a game this season, averaged 6.2 points and 4.7 rebounds for the Utes in 2023-24 after transferring in from Colorado. Lovering will hope to continue his recovery, with Friday's matchup against Utah Tech representing his next opportunity to return.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for Queens game Lovering (ankle) did not play during Utah's 96-65 win Tuesday against Queens University.

Impact Lovering was Utah's primary center before his ankle injury. Unfortunately for him, it resulted in another DNP benefiting Jake Wahlin again. The healthy sophomore logged 10 rebounds during Utah's game Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available Tuesday Lovering (ankle) could be available for Utah's game Tuesday against Queens University, according to Josh Furlong of KSL News.

Impact Utah's head coach Craig Smith publicized a Lovering update fewer than multiple hours after the Utes logged a game win against Central Arkansas, confirmed by Sammy Mora of 247Sports. He is hopeful his injured center will be available for their next matchup Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Thursday Lovering (ankle) is out for Thursday's game versus Central Arkansas, Steve Bartle of KSL Sports reports.

Impact Lovering will miss his second straight game Thursday as he continues to deal with an ankle injury. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday versus Queens University.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Thursday Lovering (ankle) is a game-time decision for Thursday's game versus Central Arkansas, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Lovering missed the season opener and his status for Thursday's game will come down to right before tipoff. He averaged 6.2 points and 4.7 rebounds per game last season.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses opener Lovering (ankle) didn't play in Utah's opener against Alcorn State, Steve Bartle of KSL Sports reports.

Impact Lovering figured to be Utah's starting center this season, but his 2024-2025 campaign hit a bump in the road early as he missed the Utes' opener. He's reportedly day-to-day, so the ankle injury he suffered in an exhibition game doesn't appear all that serious. His next chance to play will come on Thursday versus Central Arkansas.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to starting unit Lovering is in the starting lineup to face Oregon on Saturday.

Impact Lovering will move to the starting lineup Saturday in place of Keba Keita. This will be Lovering's 18th start of the season, and he's averaging 7.2 points with 4.5 boards per contest when deployed with the first unit.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Lovering (ankle) is warming up ahead of Saturday's matchup with Colorado, Pat Rooney of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact Lovering had missed Utah's last four games, though the junior center appears poised to return Saturday versus his former team. The 7-foot-1 Lovering is averaging 7.2 points and 4.5 rebounds across 17 starts for the Utes after transferring from Colorado in the offseason.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Wednesday Lovering (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Washington State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Lovering is in line to miss his third consecutive matchup as he continues to work his way back from an ankle injury. The junior center will look to get back on the court for Saturday's game against the Huskies.

JANUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Oregon Lovering (ankle) is out for Sunday's matchup against Oregon, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Lovering will miss his second straight game with an ankle injury suffered against Stanford. The junior center has averaged 7.5 points and 4.7 rebounds per game through 16 contests for Utah this season. Lovering will hope to be available when the Utes travel to Pullman to face Washington State on Wednesday.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Lovering (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's matchup against Oregon State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Lovering will miss Thursday's matchup after exiting Sunday's game against Stanford with an injury. The junior center has averaged 7.5 points and 4.7 rebounds per game through 16 contests for Utah this season. Lovering's next chance to return will come when the Utes host Oregon on Sunday.

JANUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Oregon State Lovering (undisclosed) is considered questionable for Thursday's game against Oregon State, Josh Furlong of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Lovering was injured during the game against Stanford and was unable to return. Based on reports, it seems he could miss this matchup and over the weekend. More news will surface regarding his availability.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for remainder of game Lovering (undisclosed) is out for the rest of Sunday's game against Stanford, Josh Furlong of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Lovering will miss the remainder of Sunday's matchup against Stanford after limping off the court in the first half. The junior center has averaged 7.5 points and 4.7 rebounds per game through 16 contests for Utah this season. Should he miss extended time, the Utes will likely rely more on fellow centers Branden Carlson and Keba Keita moving forward.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lawson Lovering scores 17 points in Utah's 85-43 rout of Bellarmine

Lawson Lovering scored 17 points and Utah rolled to an 85-43 victory over Bellarmine for its sixth straight win

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Lawson Lovering scores 18 points, helps Utah roll past UC Riverside 82-53

Lawson Lovering scored 18 points to lead five in double figures and Utah defeated UC Riverside 82-53

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Heading to Utah Lovering announced via his personal Twitter on Saturday that he plans to transfer to Utah.

Impact Lovering entered the transfer portal Tuesday after appearing in 52 games over the first two seasons of his career at Colorado. Over 34 starts in 2022-23, the 7-foot-1 sophomore averaged 4.9 points and 4.7 rebounds while converting 55.4 percent of his 3.6 field-goal attempts per game. After Utes starting center Branden Carlson declared for the 2023 NBA Draft, Lovering should immediately compete for starting minutes with the team this coming season.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE