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Utah’s James Okonkwo Finishes the Break With Emphatic Slam vs. West Virginia

Utah’s James Okonkwo Finishes the Break With Emphatic Slam vs. West Virginia

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

Seydou Traore - Fills up box score Traore accumulated 17 points (6-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and three steals over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 61-56 victory over West Virginia.

Impact Traore filled up the stat sheet, proving to be a menace on the defensive end with two blocks and three steals to go along with a couple of helpers, six boards and a team-high 17 points as Utah won their second conference game in 13 tries. The junior forward, whose scoring total was the most he's recorded in a conference game, also added three triples at a 75-percent clip, his most efficient rate of the season from beyond the arc. After scoring just 6.0 points through his first four conference games, Traore has played much better over the last nine, scoring in double figures seven times while averaging 11.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.7 blocks across 31.6 minutes per contest.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Terrence Brown - Production taking a dip Brown racked up 16 points (6-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-7 FT), eight rebounds and three assists over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 61-56 win over West Virginia.

Impact Brown's point total matched his high-water mark across the last five games while the eight boards represented a season high as he helped lead Utah to just their second conference win in 13 tries. The junior point guard is maintaining a 20.2 scoring average on 44.1-percent shooting through 26 games this season but has seen his production slip over his last five games. During that stretch, he's averaging just 12.2 points on 30.0-percent shooting while failing to connect on any of his 13 three-point attempts during that stretch after shooting 37.7-percent in the 21 games previous.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Big 12 bristles at a respect gap after only TCU makes the NCAA's initial Top 16

The Big 12 coaches and players don’t feel they are getting the respect they deserve

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Don McHenry - Leads Utes with 18 McHenry racked up 18 points (6-16 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Sunday's 69-65 loss to Cincinnati.

Impact McHenry led the way for the Utes, tallying 18 points despite shooting just 37.5-percent on 16 shots from the floor. The inefficient outing actually represented a rebound of sorts for McHenry, who scored just five points his last time out against Houston and had shot just 5-for-23 (21.7-percent) across his previous two games. Through 12 games since the start of conference play, McHenry is averaging 16.3 points while shooting 39.7-percent from the floor and 35.8-percent from deep.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Keanu Dawes - Records eighth double double Dawes registered 16 points (5-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 35 minutes during Sunday's 69-65 loss to Cincinnati.

Impact Dawes controlled the glass, finishing just one board shy of a season high, though while he also scored 16, his efficiency was lacking as he needed a season-high 14 shots to reach that mark. Despite the struggles from the field, it was the eighth double double of the season and fourth in conference play for the 6-foot-9 junior. Through 12 conference games, Dawes is averaging 13.4 points and 9.3 rebounds across 32.8 minutes per contest.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No. 1 Arizona dives into rugged Big 12 stretch with a loss as part of AP Top 25 national slate

Top-ranked Arizona has started a run of four straight games against AP Top 25 teams with a loss

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Obomate Abbey - Cleared to face Houston Abbey (undisclosed) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against Houston.

Impact Abbey will return from a one-game absence due to an unspecified injury to face Houston. The freshman point guard is a significant second-unit contributor, averaging 2.9 points, 2.5 assists and 1.6 rebounds across 16.6 minutes per game this season.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Utah Utes vs. No. 11 Kansas Jayhawks Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

Utah Utes vs. No. 11 Kansas Jayhawks Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

FEBRUARY 7 • FOX SPORTS

No. 11 Kansas Beats Utah, 71-59, With Top-Ranked Arizona Looming Monday

Kansas beat Utah on Saturday to take a seven-game winning streak into its Monday night home showdown with top-ranked Arizona.

FEBRUARY 7 • FOX SPORTS

No. 11 Kansas Beats Utah, 71-59, With Top-Ranked Arizona Looming Monday

Keanu Dawes - Records seventh double double Dawes amassed 22 points (10-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and 12 rebounds over 31 minutes during Saturday's 71-59 loss to Kansas.

Impact Dawes connected on a season-best 10 shots from the field including a couple from beyond the arc while adding 12 boards to record his seventh double double of the season. Dawes found success against the formidable Kansas front court and posted his first 20-10 performance of the season and the second of his career.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Obomate Abbey - Inactive Saturday Abbey (undisclosed) will not appear in Saturday's game against KU.

Impact Abbey will miss his first game of the season as the Utes face off against the Jayhawks on Saturday. The 6-foot freshman, who is averaging 2.9 points, 1.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists on 16.6 minutes per game, will have his next chance to suit up Tuesday against Houston.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

College Basketball Games of the Week: Huge Ranked Matchups, Rivalries Reignited

There are top teams in men's and women's hoops going at it this weekend, and we're here to help you prepare for the action.

FEBRUARY 6 • FOX SPORTS

College Basketball Games of the Week: Huge Ranked Matchups, Rivalries Reignited

Seydou Traore - Improving offense Traore registered 16 points (6-13 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one block over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 71-63 loss to Arizona State.

Impact Traore put together his best offensive performance since the start of conference play, connecting on four from long range en route to a 16-point effort. After averaging 6.0 points while failing to reach double figures through four games against Big 12 competition, Traore has now reached double figures in four of the last five, averaging 11.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists during that stretch.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Don McHenry - Tops 20 again McHenry notched 23 points (8-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and one steal over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 71-63 loss to Arizona State.

Impact McHenry drained four from downtown and paced the Utes with 23 though it wasn't enough to prevent Utah from falling to 1-8 in conference play. The point total represents the third time McHenry has topped 20 against Big 12 competition and the eighth time he's accomplished the feat this season. Through nine games in conference, McHenry has scored at least 15 eight times and is averaging 17.9 points, 3.1 boards, 1.8 assists and 0.9 steals across 31.8 minutes.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Terrence Brown - Scores 20 in loss Brown had 20 points (8-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-7 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Saturday's 81-69 loss to Oklahoma State.

Impact Brown tallied 20 points, the fourth-consecutive game and the 15th time this season he's posted at least 20 in the scoring column. The junior point guard added four assists and is now averaging 3.8 helpers in conference play, though putting points on the scoreboard is his calling card. He's now averaging 23.1 points in conference play and for the season, ranks fourth in the Big 12 and within the top 10 nationally with an average of 22.1 points per contest.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Keanu Dawes - Posts sixth double double Dawes racked up 12 points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists across 33 minutes during Saturday's 81-69 loss to Oklahoma State.

Impact Dawes posted his sixth double double of the season during Saturday's loss to the Cowboys. The junior forward has rebounded nicely from his only scoreless performance of the season, totaling 35 points and 16 boards since posting a bagel against Kansas State on Jan 20. Through 21 games, Dawes is averaging 12.4 points, 8.9 boards and 2.4 assists across 30.6 minutes.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

College Basketball Highlights: Kansas Crushes K-State, BYU Tops Utah, More

Here are the top plays from Saturday's men's college basketball action on FOX, including Big Ten, Big East and Big 12 play.

JANUARY 25 • FOX SPORTS

College Basketball Highlights: Kansas Crushes K-State, BYU Tops Utah, More

AJ Dybantsa Scores Freshman Record 43 Points as No. 13 BYU Beats Utah, 91-78

AJ Dybantsa scored 43 points to break BYU’s freshman scoring record, leading the No. 13 Cougars to a 91-78 victory over Utah.

JANUARY 25 • FOX SPORTS

AJ Dybantsa Scores Freshman Record 43 Points as No. 13 BYU Beats Utah, 91-78

Utah Utes vs. No. 13 BYU Cougars Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

Utah Utes vs. No. 13 BYU Cougars Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

JANUARY 25 • FOX SPORTS

Men's College Basketball Preview: 5 Best Games to Watch this Weekend

This weekend's college basketball slate is packed with must-watch matchups. Here's a preview of the five best games, along with the latest o...

JANUARY 23 • FOX SPORTS

Men's College Basketball Preview: 5 Best Games to Watch this Weekend

College Basketball Games of the Week: Smith, Dybansta Headline Stars in Action

Don't miss BYU's AJ Dybansta and Purdue's Bradne Smith lighting up the court! Here are the men's and women's college basketball games of the...

JANUARY 23 • FOX SPORTS

College Basketball Games of the Week: Smith, Dybansta Headline Stars in Action

Terrence Brown - Tallies 33 in losing effort Brown amassed 33 points (14-24 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and four steals across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 81-78 loss to Kansas State.

Impact Brown exploded for 33 points while shooting 58.3-percent on a season-high 24 shots, though it wasn't enough to prevent the Utes from suffering their fifth loss in six games to start the conference slate. The 33 points total was the second time he's reached the 30-point mark this season but it wasn't even enough to make him the game's leading scorer as Kansas State star PJ Haggerty went for 34 in the back-and-forth affair. Brown has been an elite scorer this season, entering conference play averaging 21.5 points per contest while shooting 45.5-percent from the floor. However, he's been even better since the Big 12 season kicked into gear, averaging 23.8 points while shooting 49.1-percent through that six game stretch.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Keanu Dawes - Starting Tuesday Dawes (undisclosed) is part of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Kansas State, STeve Bartle of KSL Sports reports.

Impact Dawes was previously considered questionable for the contest, but he's been given the green light to play. The standout big man is averaging 12.5 points, 9.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game this season.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Keanu Dawes - Iffy for Tuesday Dawes is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Kansas State due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact Dawes, coming off his fifth double-double of the season, is at risk of missing his first game of the campaign. It's unclear what's ailing the standout junior, but if he can't play, Josh Hayes or Kendyl Sanders could see more playing time.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE