A program that had national success under Rick Majerus only had reached the postseason twice in a seven-season stretch, and only three times did the Utes finish over .500. Things on the horizon appeared even tougher with national powerhouses such as Arizona and UCLA awaiting in conference play.
New coach Larry Krystkowiak and his staff dived into a rebuilding project. The first year was rough. A 6-25 record in the 2011-12 season was the program’s worst in almost 40 years. Yet things did improve, and significantly so. The Utes have posted four consecutive 20-win seasons and had a two-season stretch in which they went a combined 53-18.