The Utah Utes men's basketball team is the NCAA Division I program representing the University of Utah. Competing in the Big 12 conference, the team plays its home games at the Jon M. Huntsman Center and is historically known by its "Runnin' Utes" nickname.
The program is notable for its significant history, including winning the NCAA Championship in 1944. It has made 29 appearances in the NCAA tournament and also reached the national championship game in 1998. Further historical achievements include a claimed national championship from 1916 and an NIT title won in 1947.
Recently, the team has been featured in sports news coverage related to its current season schedule. This includes previews and predictions for non-conference games as the Utes continue their regular season play. Team performance in early-season matchups has also been a topic of discussion in recent sports reporting.
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