The Utes will be without Timmy Allen. I feel like that’s the appropriate way to open up, because that is a major loss for the Utes against the best team in the league. Sounds like Allen is battling some back pain, and has been for a while. It may make sense to rest him tonight and have him ready hopefully for Wazzu in a couple of days.
Without Allen, Donnie Tillman is going to be a major key for the Utes. He’s faded over the last handful of games, but he will get plenty of opportunities tonight. Sed Barefield also has to rediscover sharp shooting tonight.