Time, Place and [radio waves in] Space • Tune in at 7 p.m. MST for the opening of league play. The game is in Palo Alto, Calif., in Stanford's home court of Maples Pavilion. Catch the game on ESPNU, or listen to Jimmy and Bill on ESPN 700. This is somewhat surprisingly only the second true road game of the season for the Utes.
The line • As of Friday morning, Utah is favored by five points according to Vegas Insider.
Opposing coach • Johnny Dawkins and Larry Krystkowiak have crossed paths in the pros, and have tangled again plenty in the last few seasons.