The big news surrounding Sunday’s game against Utah is the unknown health of Utah forward Kyle Kuzma (15.7 PPG), who injured his ankle in practice on Wednesday and missed the Utes’ Thursday night loss at Oregon. Kuzma is expected to be a gameday decision as to whether he’ll partake in the showdown against Oregon State, but his absence could be the break the Beavers need to finally end their losing ways. Kuzma is one of the league’s best talents (and a potential All-Pac-12 performer), who was averaging a conference leading 15 double-doubles on the season.
Without Kuzma, the cupboard is still pretty stocked for Utah, as head coach Larry Krystkowiak has three additional players who average double-figures in scoring.