Dec 20, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego State Aztecs guard Trey Kell (12) brings the ball up against the Ball State Cardinals during the second half at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl.
With expectations raised to a level the program hasn't seen in years, it's perhaps fitting that Utah's first measuring stick comes against a longtime nemesis.
The No. 16 Utes look to end a string of frustrating results against San Diego State when the former conference rivals square off Monday night at the Huntsman Center.
Though do-it-all point guard Delon Wright is now in the NBA, Utah garnered its highest preseason ranking since entering 2000-01 at No.