The senior guard’s first two appearances at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas have not lasted long or ended well. Each game concluded with the favored Utes desperately trying to force overtime and Barefield’s tying attempts not even hitting the rim.
A 3-point shot in traffic against California two years ago? Airball. A driving layup last March vs. Oregon? Blocked by Kenny Wooten.
And the Utes went home, failing to take advantage of their top-four seeds and first-round byes in the tournament. Barefield will get one last chance for an extended stay in Las Vegas. The No.