Well, I didn't predict that one very well. Oregon played excellent and took Utah out of its offense, beat the Utes up on the boards, and ran an efficient offense. And after I gushed about the play of Jarred DuBois, Oregon took him completely out of his game. And finally, Oregon played harder than Utah. They had more in the tank, more talent, and proved to be the better team. Props to Oregon. Oregon will give UCLA all they can handle, especially with the injury to Jordan Adams. And they will be a tough out in the NCAA tournament.
As for Utah, the Utes won four of their last five, including two games in the conference tournament. The Utes won a total of seven games against improving Pac 12 competition. And most importantly, the Utes learned how to win close games. They learned if they play harder than the other team, that they will have a chance to win. These are valuable lessons for the younger players. And DuBois, Martin and Washburn have helped lay an excellent foundation for the younger players. All in all, this has been a successful rebuilding season. The Utes are well-coached and have a bright future.
More to come ...
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