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Utah Preview Capsule

Utah Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press=

Utah

Last season: 26-9, lost in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

Nickname: Utes.

Coach: Larry Krystkowiak

Conference: Pac-12

Key returners: Jakob Poeltl, the 7-foot, 235-pound sophomore center was considered by many to be a potential first-round pick in the 2015 NBA draft. The Austrian is young in his basketball career, but is expected to be one of the better centers in the Pac-12 and a double-double machine. Brandon Taylor, the 5-10, 167-pound point guard, is a senior leader who often controls the pace of the offense.