SALT LAKE CITY — The University of Utah has been known for the talent it constantly produces in football, but over the last three years, the U. has become a sneaky good basketball program at developing NBA talent.
Since 2015, the Utes have had three players drafted in the first round of the NBA draft. Most recently, Kyle Kuzma was drafted 27th overall by the Brooklyn Nets and traded to the Los Angeles Lakers on a draft-night deal.
Kuzma was recently named the NBA’s Rookie of the Month for games in October and November after posting an average 16.