The 2018-19 Utah women's basketball roster is deep, tall and talented. Imagine if all of those players were available to the No. 14 Utes.
The story of the program's rise, going into games Friday at No. 4 Oregon and Sunday at No. 9 Oregon State, involves how coach Lynne Roberts has maximized her eight active players. The limited roster makes her job easier in some ways, with clearly defined roles.
“All eight of them are needed, wanted, used, valued; and that can build some momentum,” Roberts said this week.
How did this happen, though? The preseason team photo shows 13 players – not counting another player who’s still listed on the roster.