Utah Utes Triumph in Shocking Final against Villanova!
Clemson forward Jake Wahlin (10) drives to the basket against Pittsburgh in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in Clemson, S. C.
| Scott Kinser It’s been 10 years now since the University of Utah men’s basketball program last heard its name called on Selection Sunday. There will be some representation by the school in this year’s NCAA Tournament, though, as four former Runnin’ Utes will play in the NCAAs with their current teams. Here’s a look at the contributions each of these four have made with their respective teams this season, and who their teams will face in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Of note: All four are starters at their current programs. Utah Utes forward Jake Wahlin (10) attempts to block a pass by UCF Knights guard Mikey Williams (1) during a first round game of the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The Utah Utes were knocked out of the championship by the UCF Knights, with a final score of 87-72.
| Brice Tucker, Deseret News F Jake Wahlin, No. 8 seed Clemson First-round opponent: No. 9 Iowa, Friday Wahlin, after playing two years for the Utes, transferred out last offseason when the program had a coaching change.
He showed promise in his sophomore season at Utah, averaging 6. 3 points, 4. 9 rebounds and 1.