How Alex Jensen plans to outlast a tough first year and rebuild Utah basketball
The Runnin’ Utes legend now knows what it feels like to lose inside the Huntsman Center. But his belief in the future is unwavering.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah men's basketball head coach Alex Jensen guides his team as BYU hosts Utah, NCAA basketball in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.
Jason Batacao, a former Oklahoma City resident who graduated from the University of Oklahoma, covers the University of Utah for The Salt Lake Tribune. When he’s not covering the Utes, Jason enjoys watching movies, playing on his Xbox Series X and reading books.