The 1997–98 Utah Utes men's basketball team represented the

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as a member of the

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during the 1997–98 men's basketball season. Led by head coach

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, the Utes made a run through the NCAA tournament all the way to the National Championship Game and finished with an overall record of 30–4 (12–2 WAC). Including the previous season, Utah won 59 of 67 games overall and 27 of 30 games in conference play.

Roster

Schedule and results

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Rankings

Team players in the 1998 NBA draft

References

External links

1998 NCAA Basketball National Championship Utah vs Kentucky
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NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament Final Four seasons

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