Any chance that the Runnin’ Utes have at making the Big Dance hinges on this road trip to Oregon on Thursday. The team’s outlook on the tournament already looked pretty bleak, but after going winless on the road trip to northern California in early February, things are looking a little more fiNITe (see what I did there?) for the Utes these days.
That said, a win over the No. 7 Ducks would bolster Utah’s resume significantly. Will it be enough to convince the NCAA Selection Committee that the Utes are a tournament-worthy team? Potentially, but a win in Eugene is easier said than done, especially for Larry Krystkowiak and Utah.