SALT LAKE CITY — It’s been an entertaining year for the athletics department of the University of Utah, with several programs reaching new heights in the Pac-12.
It’s hard to rank everything that happened in 2016, but here’s my best attempt at some of the most important/entertaining/inspiring stories surrounding Utah athletics this year. In the comments section, share with us your top stories of the year.
The men’s basketball program had great success following Delon Wright’s departure the season before. Sophomore center Jakob Poeltl and several veteran players claimed a win over Arizona in the regular season and extended their success in the Pac-12 Tournament.