Utah Basketball Honors Transfers, Adjusts Lineup

0:00On March 2nd, Utah men's basketball faces Colorado on Tuesday night at the Huntsman Center right after a tough loss to Arizona state. The team plans to honor two fifth-year seniors, Don McKinney and James O'Conquo, both transfers who joined less than a year ago. Coach Alex Jensen notes how senior days have changed with the transfer portal, and name, image, and likeness deals. Players now often spend just their final year at a school, unlike the four-year careers of the past. McKinney and O'Conquo have brought steady energy and leadership, helping build the team's culture while supporting younger players through key. Stretches. Lucas Langerita is back in the lineup after playing overseas, adding depth as a ball handler and passer. Babacar Faye, sidelined by a September injury, should get a medical wretcher for another season and is stayed positive around the group. The staff is still adjusting to blending high school recruits, transfers, and returners, but early lessons point a steady improvement as the season rose on.