Utah basketball coach Larry Krystkowiak relied heavily on his most experienced players in last week’s 73-69 win over Minnesota. That’s why the Utes played only freshmen and sophomores in the game, likely for the first time in school history.
Krystkowiak went with the players he trusted the most in a tight battle with the Golden Gophers, although he somewhat second-guessed himself this week, realizing that some of them may have needed more rest. He also knows more personnel will be needed in the Myrtle Beach Invitational, as the Utes (3-0) play three games in four days — beginning Thursday night with a true road game against Coastal Carolina in Conway, S.