LAS VEGAS -- After graduating from Long Beach State in the Spring, diminutive guard Justin Bibbins contacted Utah coach Larry Krystkowiak about playing for the Utes as a graduate-transfer.
After three years with the 49ers, and two-time second-team All-Big West selection, it appears Bibbins made the right call.
Bibbins scored 23 points, Donnie Tillman had 13 points and eight rebounds, as Utah used a balanced offense to defeat Ole Miss 83-74 on Monday night in the MGM Resorts Main Event.
After scoring just two points in the first half, Bibbins caught fire by hitting 6 of 9 from the field, including 5 of 7 from 3-point range, to score 21 points in the second half.