APRIL 15, 2021 • SLTRIB.COM
Red All Over: Mikael Jantunen’s potential departure epitomizes the risk when recruiting abroad A new edition of Red All Over, led off with a dive into Mikael Jantunen's status with the University of Utah Basketball team
Utah takes big lead, holds on late to beat Washington 98-95
Timmy Allen led six Utah players in double figures with 24 points and 11 rebounds, and the Utes had to hold off Washington’s late charge for a 98-95 win in the opening round of the...MARCH 11, 2021 • Associated Press
Jantunen, Plummer each score 15, Utah cruises by Arizona St
Mikael Jantunen and Alfonso Plummer each scored 15 points, Timmy Allen had 13 points, seven rebounds and eight assists, and Utah cruised past Arizona State 98-59MARCH 6, 2021 • Associated Press
Held to six points in return Jantunen tallied six points (3-7 FG, 0-0 3Pt, 0-0 FT), seven rebounds and three assists in 33 minutes during Saturday's 71-61 victory over USC.
Impact Jantunen made his return after missing the last four games to play with the Finnish National Team, and he was held to just six points in the win. He was able to contribute a team-high seven rebounds and the big man has now had multiple assists in his last four outings. Jantunen has played a limited role in the offense again this season, but he's shooting an impressive 70 percent from two-point range when called upon.
FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Utah pulls away to beat No. 19 USC 71-61
Alphonso Plummer scored 19 points, Timmy Allen added 15 points and eight assists and Utah pulled away late in the second half to beat No. 19 USC 71-61FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • Associated Press
Dressed for Saturday's game Jantunen is dressed and ready to play Saturday against USC, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Jantunen missed Utah's last four games while traveling overseas to play with the Finnish National Team and going through a quarantine process upon his return. That process is now complete, so he's all set to take the court.
FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bernard scores 19 as UCLA keeps Utah at arm's length 76-61
Jules Bernard scored 11 of his 19 points in the second half, making all four of his field goals, as UCLA broke away to defeat Utah 76-61FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • Associated Press
Without timetable for return Jantunen (not injury related) is without a timetable for a return but has returned to the country, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact The sophomore traveled overseas recently to play with the Finnish National Team but has recently returned. Although the forward is quarantining at the moment, the Utes are unaware just when Jantunen can return to action.
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Missing some time Jantunen won't play Saturday against Stanford and will miss a additional games while going to Europe to play for the Finnish National Team, Josh Furlong of KSL.com reports.
Impact The sophomore forward has started 15 of 16 games this season for the Utes, but he'll be stepping away from the team for a bit to play for his home country. According to Furlong, coach Larry Krystokowiak doesn't have a clear return timeline, though he expects Jantunen to be back ahead of the Pac-12 Tournament in a couple weeks. Riley Battin is likely to have an increased role in the meantime for Utah.
FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
No. 21 UCLA and USC renew rivalry this week
The first of two meetings between rivals UCLA and Southern California this weekend could tighten up the Pac-12 regular-season raceFEBRUARY 3, 2021 • Associated Press
Starting Sunday Jantunen (face) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Washington.
Impact Jantunen suffered a scratched cornea last game that forced him to make a trip to the hospital but fortunately won't have to miss any time. The 6-8 sophomore has averaged 9.5 points and 4.3 rebounds in 28.1 minutes per game as he's blossomed into a starting role in his second year with the Utes.
JANUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to play Sunday Jantunen (face) is expected to play in Sunday's game against Washington, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Jantunen suffered a scratched cornea in the team's last game against Washington State. He went to the hospital after taking the shot in the face in the game. Unless something happens, Jantunen will not miss any time.
JANUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Carlson paces hot-shooting Utah past Washington State, 71-56
Branden Carlson scored 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the first double-double by a Utah player this season, and the balanced, potent Utes offense handed Washington State a s...JANUARY 22, 2021 • Associated Press
Sent to hospital after shot to face Head coach Larry Krystkowiak said Thursday that Jantunen went to the hospital after taking a hit to the face during Thursday's win over Washington State, Josh Newman of The Salt La...
Impact Jantunen was already wearing a protective mask due to a broken nose suffered in mid-December, so it's easy to see why the Utes are concerned about the power forward taking another shot to the face. He'll likely get a diagnosis in the coming days, but for the time being, he can be considered questionable for Sunday's game against Washington.
JANUARY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Allen, Utah turn back Stanford 79-65
Timmy Allen scored 22 points and grabbed eight rebounds and Utah ended a four-game losing streak with a 79-65 win over StanfordJANUARY 15, 2021 • Associated Press
Colorado tops Utah behind double-doubles by Schwartz, Walker
D’Shawn Schwartz had 15 points and 15 rebounds, McKinley Wright IV tied Colorado’s career assists record and the Buffaloes rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to beat Utah 65-...JANUARY 12, 2021 • Associated Press
Duarte scores 25 as No. 17 Oregon beats Utah 79-73
Chris Duarte scored 25 points and Eric Williams Jr. added 19 to lift No. 17 Oregon to a 79-73 victory over UtahJANUARY 10, 2021 • Associated Press
Back in starting lineup Jantunen (nose) will start Thursday's game versus UCLA.
Impact Jantunen missed the previous contest due to a broken nose but will retake his spot in the starting five from Riley Battin, who will shift back to the bench. The sophomore is off to a strong start, racking up 8.3 points and 5.3 boards over 25.3 minutes per game through the first four.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Hopeful to return Dec. 31 Jantunen is hopeful to return Dec. 31 against UCLA, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Jantunen apparently had surgery to repair his broken nose, and that's the reason why the forward was absent for Utah's most recent game against Idaho. The sophomore should return in time for the Utes' New Years Eve contest against the Bruins if all thing go accordingly.
DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Friday Jantunen won't play Friday against Idaho due to a broken nose, Bill Riley of ESPN 700 reports.
Impact Jantunen was in the starting five for each of the first four games of the year, but he'll miss Friday's game due to a broken nose. It's unclear whether he'll miss additional time, but Riley Battin will start in his place Friday.
DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Larsson leads 6 in double figures, Utah beats Idaho St 75-59
Freshman Pelle Larsson scored 14 points to lead six Utah players in double-figure scoring, and the Utes beat Idaho State 75-59DECEMBER 9, 2020 • Associated Press
Plummer scores 21, Utah opens with 76-62 win over Washington
Alfonso Plummer scored 21 points, Timmy Allen added 14, and Utah used an 18-0 run midway through the second half to pull away for a 76-62 win over Washington in the Pac-12 Conferen...DECEMBER 4, 2020 • Associated Press
