Byrd Ficklin only played for a Kyle Whittingham-coached team for one season, but he has the soon-to-be-former Utah coach to thank for his burgeoning college career.

A Provo company has unearthed a massive deposit of minerals crucial for building things like electric vehicles, semiconductors, surveillance systems, magnets and more.

The UW welcomed back Bryson Tucker, who had missed six games with an injury.

It happened again Saturday night at the Delta Center in the Salt Lake Showcase, where the Runnin’ Utes blew a 17-point lead and lost 82-74 to Mississippi State. With the loss, the Utes fell to 7-4 on the season, while Mississippi State improved to 5-5.

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is cleared to play against the Utah Jazz. Morant missed 10 games due to a right calf strain. He will have his minutes allocated carefully in his first game back.