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As Utah’s men’s basketball team readies for San Diego State, Riley Battin’s play may be underrated, but not to his coaches, teammates

If one were to start looking at the factors that helped Utah beat No. 6 Kentucky on Wednesday evening, a few should jump out immediately.

Timmy Allen was the best player on the floor. He was assertive, he was aggressive, he was the lead guy head coach Larry Krystkowiak needs him to be.

Both Gach had 10 points and five rebounds before the first media timeout. The sophomore guard set the early tone in front of a pro-Kentucky crowd on a neutral floor, and the Wildcats spent all night trying to match it.

After missing the Weber State game on Dec.