Runnin' Hoops Podcast

Episode 320: Zati Loubaki

15 Apr 2026

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Send us Fan MailRunnin' Utes signee Zati Loubaki joins the show to discuss his basketball journey and what led him to Utah. Plus, Utah picks up i...

Episode 319: Luke Nevill

10 Apr 2026

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Send us Fan MailFormer Utah big man Luke Nevill joins the podcast to discuss his career at Utah and much more. Plus, as the season comes to a close, w...

Episode 318: Roster Decisions w/ Steve Bartle

03 Apr 2026

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Send us Fan MailDiscussing the pending roster decisions for the Runnin' Utes as the offseason nears with KSL's Steve Bartle. Plus, more name...

Runnin' Utes Season in Review

31 Mar 2026

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Send us Fan MailA full look back at year one of the Alex Jensen regime. What went right? What went wrong? And, what's next? Plus, did Utah answer...

Episode 317: It Always Ends Quickly

25 Mar 2026

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Send us Fan MailA look back at the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament as we go from 64 to 16 and a look at what remains for the Big 12 teams stil...

Episode 316: Let the Madness Begin

17 Mar 2026

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Send a textThe brackets are out! We take a look at where each of the Big 12 schools landed and their path to the Final Four. Plus, Andrew gives you an...

Episode 315: End of the Road

11 Mar 2026

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Send a textThe Runnin' Utes season officially ended on Tuesday in Kansas City — a look back and a few quick thoughts on year one of the Alex Je...

Episode 314: Kansas City, Here They Come

09 Mar 2026

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Send a textWith the regular season in the books, the focus now shifts to the Big 12 Tournament and Utah's opening round opponent, Cincinnati - we...

Episode 313: A Not So Sweet 16

06 Mar 2026

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Send a textThe Runnin' Utes fell to Colorado on senior day to clinch their first losing record at home since 2011 — a look back. Plus, a look a...

Episode 312: Seniors and Sweeps

03 Mar 2026

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Send a textAfter a strong start in Tempe, the Runnin' Utes fall and are swept by the Sun Devils — we'll look back. Plus, the Utah WBB team...

Episode 311: Seeing the Model Up Close

27 Feb 2026

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Send a textUtah lost to Iowa St. on Tuesday night — but it may have been the most valuable loss of the season — a look back. Plus, the Utah WBB te...

Episode 310: The Cyclones

24 Feb 2026

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Send a textThe Runnin' Utes welcome in #4 Iowa St. on Tuesday night — what must they do to give themselves a chance? Plus, a look back on UCF o...

Episode 309: Almost Heaven

20 Feb 2026

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Send a textFor the first time in 399 days the Runnin' Utes breakthrough on the Country Roads — a look back. Plus, can they make it two in a row...

Episode 308: A Missed Opportunity

17 Feb 2026

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Send a textCincinnati erased Utah's chances of breaking through on the road in just 90 seconds — a look back at the Runnin' Utes missed op...

Episode 307: We're On to Cincinnati

13 Feb 2026

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Send a textAfter tough battles with Kansas and Houston, the Runnin' Utes head out east for a pair of games beginning with Cincinnati — a full p...

Episode 306: Houston

10 Feb 2026

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Send a textThe Runnin' Utes welcome in #3 Houston to the Huntsman Center on Tuesday night. A look ahead. Plus, a look back at the team putting up...

Episode 305: A New Low for the Runnin' Utes?

06 Feb 2026

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Send us a textAfter a second straight home loss, the question must be asked - is this a new low for the Runnin' Utes in a decade that has seen ma...

Episode 304: Lassoed at Home

03 Feb 2026

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Send us a textThe Runnin' Utes falter down the stretch as the Cowboys take them down at home, a look back. Plus, the Utah WBB team drops the riva...

Episode 303: Cowboys In SLC — Oklahoma St. Preview & Huntsman Center Rumors

30 Jan 2026

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Send us a textThe Runnin' Utes are back in action as Oklahoma State moseys into the Huntsman Center this Saturday—we break down the keys to a U...

Episode 302: Quittin' Time?

26 Jan 2026

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Send us a textAlex Jensen uses some strong words to describe the Runnin' Utes down the stretch in a loss to BYU - a full recap and reaction. Plus...

Episode 301: Utes vs. Cougs Part II

23 Jan 2026

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Send us a textUtah and BYU play for the second time in two weeks - a look ahead to Saturday's game in Provo. Plus, a near miss in the Octagon of ...

Episode 300: First Big 12 Victory

19 Jan 2026

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Send us a textAlex Jensen notches his first victory in Big 12 play - a look back at how the Runnin' Utes got it done. Plus, Utah WBB bounces back...

Episode 299: Raiders and Frogs

16 Jan 2026

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Send us a textA look back at what went wrong in Lubbock and what needs to go right to beat TCU. Plus, a supersized Big 12 Whip around, a new WBB commi...

Episode 298: Holy War Recap

16 Jan 2026

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Send us a textRecapping the Runnin' Utes narrow defeat at the hands of rival BYU. Plus, a super-sized stock up, stock down, some "really guy...

Episode 297: The Holy War on the Hardwood

09 Jan 2026

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Send us a textPreviewing Utah's rivalry tilt with BYU on Saturday. Plus, recapping the rivalry loss to Colorado + much more! Runnin' Hoops ...

Episode 296: Overmatched

06 Jan 2026

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Send us a textThe Runnin' Utes battle in their Big 12 opener against Arizona, but ultimately are overmatched while the Utah WBB team nabs a big w...

Episode 295: Big 12 Resolutions

02 Jan 2026

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Send us a textAs Big 12 play begins in earnest, we'll update the podcast's power rankings and we'll give you a new year's resoluti...

Episode 294: Washington Preview w/ Rocco Miller

29 Dec 2025

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Send us a textBracketologist and Washington alum Rocco Miller joins the podcast to preview the Runnin' Utes matchup with the Huskies on Monday ni...

Episode 293: Utah Basketball Naughty or Nice List

24 Dec 2025

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Send us a textHelping Santa fill out his naughty or nice list for folks in the Utah basketball sphere. Plus, the Runnin' Utes end the non-con hom...

Episode 292: From the Jaws of Victory (Sort of)

18 Dec 2025

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Send us a textUtah fails to capitalize on a 17 point lead against Miss St., a full recap and reaction. Plus, the Utah WBB is in the clubhouse with a 9...

Episode 291: Scott Padgett

11 Dec 2025

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Send us a textPreviewing the Runnin' Utes matchup against Miss St. with Bulldogs assistant and former Kentucky star Scott Padgett. Plus, the Utah...

Episode 290: Runnin' Utes Rebound, But Fail to Rebound

09 Dec 2025

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Send us a textUtah rebounds with a nice win over Cal Baptist, but loses the rebounding battle in a big way. Plus, the ultimate solution to teams skipp...

Episode 289: Close, but no Cigar

05 Dec 2025

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Send us a textRecapping the Runnin' Utes missed opportunity in Berkeley and looking ahead to Saturday's game vs. Cal Baptist. Plus, are new ...

Episode 288: Mark Madsen

02 Dec 2025

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Send us a textCal coach Mark Madsen stops by the podcast to discuss the upcoming contest against Utah on Tuesday night. Plus, he'll tell us how c...

Episode 287: A Feast Week Split

01 Dec 2025

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Send us a textRecapping the Runnin' Utes trip to Palm Springs as they split the trip. Plus, with one month down, how have my Big 12 Power Ranking...

Episode 286: The Epitome of Brutality

24 Nov 2025

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Send us a textRecapping the Runnin' Utes "bad day" against Cal Poly and the Utah WBB's forgettable weekend in Connecticut. Plus, a...

Episode 285: A Quick Turnaround

20 Nov 2025

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Send us a textAndrew is in for a late night recap of Utah's 85-79 win over Purdue Fort Wayne. Plus, a look ahead to Cal Poly and all the action i...

Episode 284: Kendyl Sanders

17 Nov 2025

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Send us a textRunnin' Utes freshman forward Kendyl Sanders stops by the podcast to discuss the season so far and what made Utah a good fit for hi...

Episode 283: Hotter Than a Cheap Pistol

13 Nov 2025

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Send us a textRecapping the much less dramatic win over Holy Cross for the Runnin' Utes and looking ahead to Sam Houston. Plus, the Utah WBB team...

Episode 282: Runnin' Utes Find a Way

09 Nov 2025

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Send us a textRecapping the Runnin' Utes wild ride against Weber St. and a look ahead to Monday night's contest with Holy Cross. Plus, the U...

Episode 281: Weber St. HC Eric Duft

07 Nov 2025

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Send us a textWeber St. head coach Eric Duft joins the podcast in advance of Saturday's contest between the Wildcats and Utes. Plus, a look back ...

Episode 280: SJSU Assistant Jeff Strohm

02 Nov 2025

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Send us a textFormer Runnin' Utes assistant coach under Rick Majerus and current SJSU assistant coach Jeff Strohm joins the podcast to discuss hi...

Episode 279: Season Preview

31 Oct 2025

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Send us a textPreviewing the upcoming season for the Runnin' Utes and the Utah WBB team. We'll breakdown the rosters, the schedules, answer ...

Big 12 Preview - Part III

30 Oct 2025

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Send us a textGet ready for the upcoming season with the third and final installment of our Big 12 preview series takes a look at Arizona, Arizona St....

Big 12 Preview - Part II

29 Oct 2025

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Send us a textPart II of our Big 12 Preview series looks at Baylor, TCU, Oklahoma St., Kansas, and Kansas St. Plus, power rankings, burning questions,...

Big 12 Preview - Part I

28 Oct 2025

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Send us a textPart I of the podcast's '25-'26 Big 12 Preview as we take a look at Houston, Iowa St., UCF, Cincinnati, and West Virginia...

Episode 278: At Least it Didn't Count!

27 Oct 2025

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Send us a textA look back at a rough night in Eugene for the Runnin' Utes that didn't count. Plus, a spin around the other Big 12 exhibition...

Episode 277: Media Day Recap

25 Oct 2025

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Send us a textRecapping media day for the Utah Men's and Women's basketball teams. Plus, G-League players back to college, and coach ranking...

Episode 276: Reno & The Rivalry

21 Oct 2025

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Send us a textA look back at the weekend that was for Utah including the Runnin' Utes exhibition and the Holy War. Plus, player introductions gon...

Episode 275: Terrence Brown

17 Oct 2025

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Send us a textRunnin' Utes G Terrence Brown joins the podcast to discuss what made Utah the right place for him. Plus, the first KenPom rankings ...

Episode 274: Don McHenry

10 Oct 2025

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Send us a textRunnin' Utes guard Don McHenry joins the show to discuss his basketball journey and what made Utah the right fit for his final year...

Episode 273: Offseason Grades

03 Oct 2025

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Send us a textSteve Bartle from KSL Sports joins the show for our second annual offseason grade episode. How did the Runnin' Utes fare this time ...

Episode 272: James Okonkwo

30 Sep 2025

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Send us a textRunnin' Utes forward James Okonkwo joins the show to discuss why Utah was the right fit for him and how practice is going so far. P...

Episode 271: Big 12 Schedule Release

25 Sep 2025

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Send us a textThe Big 12 Schedule is out! We'll let you know who the Runnin' Utes play and when. Plus, Alex Jensen and his staff pick up the...

Episode 270: Seydou Traore

15 Sep 2025

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Send us a textRunnin' Utes forward Seydou Traore joins the show to discuss what made Utah the right fit for him and what fans can expect this sea...

Episode 269: Jahki Howard

08 Sep 2025

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Send us a textRunnin' Utes forward Jahki Howard joins the podcast to discuss what made Utah the right fit for him out of the transfer portal and ...

Episode 268: Let's Talk Football

28 Aug 2025

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Send us a textAndrew drifts out of his lane to discuss and preview the Utah football season. Plus Utah WBB continues to crush it on the recruiting tra...

Episode 267: Transfer Ranks & Scouting Reports

21 Aug 2025

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Send us a textBreaking down one analyst's breakdown of the Runnin' Utes transfers. Plus, some wholesome audio from Fan Fest, significant Big...

My Life on a Napkin - Part VI

18 Aug 2025

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Send us a textMy Life on a Napkin - Part VIChapter 11: Start time: 0:24; Run Time: 23:00Chapter 12: Start time 23:23; Run time:20:33Epilogue (by Andre...

Episode 266: Hold All Calls — Runnin' Utes Release Non-Conference Schedule

14 Aug 2025

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Send us a textUtah officially announces its 13 non-conference games. All the info you could want on the slate, and much more! Plus, the WBB team gets ...

My Life on a Napkin - Part V

11 Aug 2025

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Send us a textMy Life on a Napkin - Part VChapter 9 - Start time: 0:24Run Time: 49:00Chapter 10 - Start time: 49:24Run Time: 1:00:35Title: My Life on ...

Episode 265: Josh Newman

07 Aug 2025

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Send us a textJosh Newman returns to the podcast to discuss all things Runnin' Utes and much more as we delve into where fan expectations should ...

My Life on a Napkin - Part IV

04 Aug 2025

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Send us a textMy Life on a Napkin - Part IVChapter 7 (Start time 0:24; Run time 1:18)Chapter 8 (Start time 1:19:13; Run time 40:42)Title: My Life on a...

Episode 264: Cody Fueger

31 Jul 2025

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Send us a textFormer student assistant & video coordinator turned Kentucky assistant coach Cody Fueger joins the podcast to give us his thoughts o...

My Life on a Napkin - Part III

28 Jul 2025

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Send us a textMy Life on a Napkin - Part IIIChapter 5 (Start time 0:24; Run time 37:59)Chapter 6 (Start time 38:22; Run time 1:14:14)Title: My Life on...

Episode 263: Utah Basketball "What Ifs?"

24 Jul 2025

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Send us a textThe perfect summer topic! Considering some of the biggest "what ifs" in modern Utah basketball history. Plus, Utah's MTE ...

My Life on a Napkin - Part II

21 Jul 2025

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Send us a textMy Life on a Napkin - Part IIChapter 3 (Start time 0:24; Run time 44:58)Chapter 4 (Start time 45:23; Run time 1:11:42)Title: My Life on ...

My Life on a Napkin - Part I

14 Jul 2025

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Send us a textMy Life on a Napkin - Part IForward (Start time - 0:24; Run time - 11:26)Preface (Start time - 11:52; Run time - 7:24)Chapter 1 (Start t...

My Life on a Napkin - Introduction

14 Jul 2025

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Send us a textAn introduction to the Rick Majerus biography: My Life on a Napkin - Pillow Mints, Playground Dreams and Coaching the Runnin' Utes....

Episode 262: FDU Associate HC Josh Hayes

10 Jul 2025

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Send us a textFairleigh Dickinson Associate Head Coach Josh Hayes joins the podcast to discuss what Utah is getting with Terrance Brown Jr. Plus, Utah...

Episode 261: Jensen Joins Rothstein

30 Jun 2025

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Send us a textRunnin' Utes coach Alex Jensen joined Jon Rothstein's Inside College Basketball Podcast last week...what he said and more. Plu...

Episode 260: Big 12 Parings, Tiers, and Roster Grades

20 Jun 2025

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Send us a textThe Big 12 has announced its schedule pairs for the upcoming season, we'll tell you who the Runnin' Utes will play at home, aw...

Episode 259: Jordan Loveridge

11 Jun 2025

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Send us a textCatching up with former Runnin' Ute Jordan Loveridge. Plus, now that the House Settlement is approved, what does it mean for colleg...

Episode 258: Spring Meetings & Tournament Expansion

04 Jun 2025

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Send us a textRecapping everything that came out of the Big 12's spring meetings including audio from Alex Jensen and Mark Harlan. Plus, should t...

Episode 257: Hot Topics Impacting College Hoops

29 May 2025

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Send us a textDiscussing some of the big stories that will carry us through the college basketball offseason including a 5 year window for all players...

Episode 256: Jensen Talks Runnin' Utes Staff & More

20 May 2025

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Send us a textDuring a slowish news period, we look back at one of Alex Jensen's more revealing interviews. Plus, Utah WBB adds the defending cha...

Episode 255: Crosstalk with Steve Bartle

10 May 2025

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Send us a textSteve Bartle of KSL Sports and the Utah Blockcast Podcast and I discuss all things Runnin' Utes as the offseason rolls on, includin...

Episode 254: Hits and Misses

02 May 2025

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Send us a textThe Runnin' Utes add two more commitments while missing out on a few others. Who they landed and who they lost and an early stab at...

Episode 253: Gavin Petersen

22 Apr 2025

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Send us a textUtah Women's Basketball head coach Gavin Petersen joins the show to break down this past season and give us a sneak peek at what&ap...

Episode 252: A Trio of New Hires

15 Apr 2025

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Send us a textDiscussing the three latest hires on Alex Jensen's staff. Plus, Utah adds a commit out of the portal on each side of the house, and...

Episode 251: The End of the Road

09 Apr 2025

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Send us a textThe Runnin' Utes season came to a close along with the rest of the college basketball universe. A look back at the shining moments ...

Episode 250: Jensen's First Hires

31 Mar 2025

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Send us a textBack and better than ever! Taking a look at Alex Jensen's first two new hires for his staff. Plus, Utah faces big portal entries fo...

Episode 249: Utah Welcomes Back Alex Jensen

19 Mar 2025

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Send us a textRecapping and reacting to Alex Jensen's press conference. Plus, the CBB Crown, another portal entrant, and some NCAA Tournament tho...

Episode 248: Chris Jones

17 Mar 2025

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Send us a textFormer Runnin' Utes player, assistant coach, and director of basketball operations and current Highland High coach Chris Jones join...

Episode 247: Josh Grant

13 Mar 2025

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Send us a textRunnin' Utes legend Josh Grant joins the podcast to discuss the Alex Jensen hire and much more! Plus, Utah is bounced in the Big 12...

Episode 246: Ibi Traore

10 Mar 2025

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Send us a textRunnin' Utes redshirt freshman F/C Ibi Traore joins the podcast to discuss his recovery and future with Utah. Plus, the Big 12 Tour...

Episode 245: Utah Hires Alex Jensen

07 Mar 2025

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Send us a textThe Runnin' Utes have hired Alex Jensen as their new head coach — full reaction and more! Runnin' Hoops Podcast 30% Off Exc...

Episode 244: Are We Nearing the Finish Line?

06 Mar 2025

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Send us a textAs all signs continue to point towards Alex Jensen becoming the next head coach at Utah, we take a look at the very latest local and nat...

Episode 243: Senior Night Preview

03 Mar 2025

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Send us a textA tip of the cap to the seniors for both the Runnin' Utes and the Utah WBB team with a look ahead to the West Virginia game. Plus, ...

Episode 242: Former Utes Speak Out

28 Feb 2025

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Send us a textFormer Runnin' Utes players have expressed their thoughts on Craig Smith's firing and what they think should be next for Utah ...

Episode 241: Emergency Pod - Craig Smith Out at Utah

25 Feb 2025

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Send us a textBreaking down Monday's news on Craig Smith being relieved of his duties as head coach of the Runnin' Utes with four games rema...

Episode 240: Is the Hot Seat Cooling?

20 Feb 2025

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Send us a textKSL's Steve Bartle joins the show to discuss whether or not Craig Smith's seemingly hot seat is cooling after back-to-back win...

Episode 239: Runnin' Utes Take Down Kansas

17 Feb 2025

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Send us a textReliving the Runnin' Utes improbable win over #17 Kansas, and looking ahead to a quick turnaround against Kansas St. Plus, the Utah...

Episode 238: What Hope Remains?

14 Feb 2025

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Send us a textLeading off the show with a question about what gives me hope for the future of Runnin' Utes basketball. Plus, a look back at a har...

Episode 237: On to Cincinnati...Again

10 Feb 2025

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Send us a textAfter another road loss in Morgantown, the Runnin' Utes are on to Cincinnati for the second time in three weeks. We'll look ba...

Episode 236: A Rumble in the Rockies Victory

06 Feb 2025

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Send us a textRecapping the Runnin' Utes victory over their Rocky Mountain rivals, plus, a look ahead to Saturday's game against West Virgin...

Episode 235: The Wrong End of a "Get Right"

03 Feb 2025

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Send us a textBreaking down another poor road showing for the Runnin' Utes as we hit the halfway point in Big 12 play. Plus, head butts and groin...

Episode 234: A Stressful Win

31 Jan 2025

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Send us a textRecapping the Runnin' Utes tight win over Cincinnati as well as a close week all around the Big 12. Plus, a preview of Utah vs. Okl...

Episode 233: We’re on to Cincinnati

27 Jan 2025

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Send us a textRecapping a disappointing and listless Runnin' Utes performance at home against Baylor plus a look ahead to Tuesday night's ti...

Episode 232: Trucked

24 Jan 2025

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Send us a textWhat happened against Houston? A look back. Plus, a nice bounce back win for the Utah WBB team in advance of the Holy War. And, a look a...