Six-foot-ten center Lukas McCanna, a standout from Evergreen, Colorado, has committed to the Runnin’ Utes, opting to graduate early from Western Reserve Academy to join Utah for the 2026-27 season. After averaging nearly 13 points and 9 rebounds while shooting over 50% as a junior at Evergreen High, McCanna brings physicality, rim protection, and a soft touch to the Utes’ frontcourt. Though likely a developmental player, his size adds crucial depth to a roster now set at 15 players — and his commitment signals Utah’s roster is officially complete for next season.

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Utah’s basketball future is taking shape with a loaded, young roster after a brutal 10-22 season — 11 players gone, 9 new faces in, plus two international prospects on the verge of joining. Coach Alex Jensen’s rebuilding mission in the Big 12 hinges on a mix of transfers like Jackson Holcombe and Taison Chatman, returning missionaries David Katoa and Jaxon Johnson, and rising international stars including Alec Anigbata, plus potential commitments from point guard Noam Yaacov (who dazzled at the NBA G League combine) and forward Fynn Schott (playing overseas). With a glaring need for more size at center, Utah’s smart move may be to wait and add a midyear transfer — leveraging their global network to fill gaps as the season unfolds.

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Utah student-athletes shatter academic records with a staggering 3.441 GPA in the 2025-26 academic year, marking a significant improvement from the previous record. The spring semester GPA of 3.465 and the fall semester GPA of 3.418 contributed to this remarkable achievement. The womens cross-country team led with a 3.749 GPA, while the mens ski team, fresh off an NCAA championship, boasted a 3.737 GPA. Fifty-eight student-athletes achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA, and over 200 made the Deans List, demonstrating a strong commitment to academic excellence. With 95% graduating within six years, Utahs student-athletes prove that success in sports and academics can go hand in hand.

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