However the Utes fare this weekend, they'll be playing three games in four nights. The Utes did this last year at the Huntsman Center, but let's face it: North Dakota is not quite Butler. Roberto Clemente Coliseum should be fairly neutral, perhaps with the exception of a smattering of Miami fans, and won't have the same energy level as Huntsman Center. They're likely to face all high major-type opponents.
This will test the depth of Utah's team — which by the way is expected to be fully healthy on Thursday night — but also Utah's ability to lean on itself for energy, and not just the home crowd.