Utah Basketball’s Encouraging First Look | Mailbag: Best Seasons, Recruiters, and More

Utah basketball showed some promise in its 79–69 exhibition win at UNLV. Can Alex Jensen’s new backcourt and improved defense give the Runnin’ Utes a foundation for a better season?

Steve Bartle breaks down Trey Campbell’s scoring, T.J. Burch’s defensive disruption and the biggest takeaways from Utah’s first outing before opening the Utah Blockcast mailbag.

On this episode:
• Basketball standouts, rebounding concerns and realistic expectations.
• Utah’s best football recruiters—and where Morgan Scalley ranks.
• How the offense is changing the conversation with receiver recruits.
• What Utah needs to improve against Kansas.
• Where this season’s start compares with the memorable 2019, 2021 and 2022 teams.
• Rock Caldwell’s role, getting Semi a touch and naming the Byrd Ficklin–Devon Dampier package.

What would count as a successful Utah basketball season? And what should Utah call its two-quarterback package? Drop your answers and next week’s mailbag questions in the comments.

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The Utah Blockcast is a podcast for University of Utah Athletics fans. Focusing on Utah Football and Runnin' Utes basketball, the Blockcast is just what passionate Utah fans need. Hosted by KSL Sports' Steve Bartle and often co-hosted by Cameron Beck and Tyson Moll, particularly during football season, the Blockcast is a great place to discuss, argue, and stay current on Utah Athletics.