The 2014–15 Utah Runnin' Utes men's basketball team represented the

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during the

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. They played their home games at the

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as members of the

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. The Utes were led by fourth year head coach

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. They finished the season 26–9, 13–5 in Pac-12 play to finish in a tie for second place. They advanced to the semifinals of the Pac-12 tournament where they lost to Oregon. They received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament where they defeated Stephen F. Austin in the second round and Georgetown in the third round to advance to the Sweet Sixteen where they lost to Duke.

Previous season

The 2013–14 Utah Utes finished the season with an overall record of 21–12, and 9–9 in the Pac–12. In the 2014 Pac–12 Tournament, the Utes defeated

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before losing to

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in the quarterfinals, 39–71. The Utes received an at–large bid to the

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where they were defeated by

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in the first round.

Off-season

Departures

Incoming transfers

2014 recruiting class

Roster

Schedule

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Ranking movement

References

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Utah Utes men's basketball seasons

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