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Marco Anthony talks about his basketball journey and what eventually led him to the court at the University of Utah.

In this episode, Marco Anthony talks about his basketball journey and what eventually led him to the court at the University of Utah.

This episode is sponsored by Master Electrical. Thank you for supporting Talkin' Utes and Utah athletes.

About Marco Anthony:

2021-22 (SENIOR)

Played in 28-of-31 games his first year at Utah while starting in 27, missing just three games due to an ankle injury … led the team in rebounds averaging 7.0 boards and was the second-leading scorer averaging 9.1 points … was 1-of-22 players to record 10-plus offensive boards in a single game and 1-of-7 players to do so from a Power 6 conference in 2021-22 … had a six game stretch in the middle of the season where he recorded double-digit points in every game … pulled down a career-high 17 rebounds against Sacramento State (11/13), which was the third-highest single-game total in the Pac-12 … helped Utah capture the Sunshine Slam Tournament title averaging 7.0 points and 7.0 rebounds in the two games in Daytona Beach … picked up his first double-double as a Ute against Washington (1/6) at home, scoring 10 points with 13 rebounds … recorded double-digit rebounds in four-straight games – including back-to-back contests with a double-double against Oregon (2/5) and at Colorado (2/12) … had 12 rebounds to go with five boards to help Utah defeat Stanford (2/17) and followed up with 13 points and four rebounds in the win over California (2/19) … scored a season-high 19 points against Arizona State (2/26) on 7-of-12 shooting … scored 18 points with three rebounds in his first Pac-12 Tournament game vs. Washington (3/9).

2020-21 (REDSHIRT JUNIOR) UTAH STATE

Started in all 28 games at Utah State, averaging 10.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists … was third on the team in scoring overall and fourth on the team in scoring in conference play (8.8ppg) … named to the All-Mountain West Defensive Team … made his Aggie debut against VCU (11/25), scoring six points with five boards and a steal … followed up with five-straights in double-figures – including a career-high 22 points against Northern Illinois (12/27) … had 11 points with a rebound, four assists and a pair of blocks against Texas Tech in the NCAA Tournament.

2019-20 (JUNIOR) UTAH STATE

Sat out due to NCAA transfer rules.

2018-19 (SOPHOMORE) VIRGINIA

Saw action in 22 games as a member of the 2019 NCAA National Championship team at UVA … tallied five points against Towson (11/6) … dished out four assists to go with two points and a pair of rebounds vs. Coppin State (11/16) … had eight points, four rebounds and a block versus Morgan State (12/3) … scored six points against Pittsburgh in ACC play (3/2).

2017-18 (FRESHMAN) VIRGINIA

Made 13 appearances his freshman year with the Cavaliers, shooting .357 from the floor and .385 from 3-point range … made his collegiate debut and recorded his first career points against Austin Peay (11/13) … had five points, three rebounds and a pair of steals versus Savanna State (12/19) … scored a season-high 10 points on 4-6 shooting against Louisville (1/31).

HIGH SCHOOL

Was a four-year letter winner at Holmes High School, averaging 25.5 points, 10.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists as a senior … was a unanimous first-team all-conference selection after averaging 20.0 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists as a junior … was also a first-team all-conference selection his sophomore year after averaging 19.3 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists … averaged 10.2 points his freshman year … was a two-time second-team all-academic honoree.

PERSONAL

Born June 15, 1999 in San Antonio, Texas ... son of Charles Gantt Jr. and Monica Gantt … has a younger brother Charles Gantt III, and a younger sister, India Gantt … volunteers with Husky Summer Basketball and Food Bank of SA ... earned his bachelor's degree in general studies from Utah State ... earned his applied positive psychology certificate at Utah in 2022 and will begin his bachelor's in political science the fall of 2022.

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Power Players with Dan Clark

enMarch 22, 2023

Marco Anthony talks about his basketball journey and what eventually led him to the court at the University of Utah.

In this episode, Marco Anthony talks about his basketball journey and what eventually led him to the court at the University of Utah.

This episode is sponsored by Master Electrical. Thank you for supporting Talkin' Utes and Utah athletes.

About Marco Anthony:

2021-22 (SENIOR)

Played in 28-of-31 games his first year at Utah while starting in 27, missing just three games due to an ankle injury … led the team in rebounds averaging 7.0 boards and was the second-leading scorer averaging 9.1 points … was 1-of-22 players to record 10-plus offensive boards in a single game and 1-of-7 players to do so from a Power 6 conference in 2021-22 … had a six game stretch in the middle of the season where he recorded double-digit points in every game … pulled down a career-high 17 rebounds against Sacramento State (11/13), which was the third-highest single-game total in the Pac-12 … helped Utah capture the Sunshine Slam Tournament title averaging 7.0 points and 7.0 rebounds in the two games in Daytona Beach … picked up his first double-double as a Ute against Washington (1/6) at home, scoring 10 points with 13 rebounds … recorded double-digit rebounds in four-straight games – including back-to-back contests with a double-double against Oregon (2/5) and at Colorado (2/12) … had 12 rebounds to go with five boards to help Utah defeat Stanford (2/17) and followed up with 13 points and four rebounds in the win over California (2/19) … scored a season-high 19 points against Arizona State (2/26) on 7-of-12 shooting … scored 18 points with three rebounds in his first Pac-12 Tournament game vs. Washington (3/9).

2020-21 (REDSHIRT JUNIOR) UTAH STATE

Started in all 28 games at Utah State, averaging 10.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists … was third on the team in scoring overall and fourth on the team in scoring in conference play (8.8ppg) … named to the All-Mountain West Defensive Team … made his Aggie debut against VCU (11/25), scoring six points with five boards and a steal … followed up with five-straights in double-figures – including a career-high 22 points against Northern Illinois (12/27) … had 11 points with a rebound, four assists and a pair of blocks against Texas Tech in the NCAA Tournament.

2019-20 (JUNIOR) UTAH STATE

Sat out due to NCAA transfer rules.

2018-19 (SOPHOMORE) VIRGINIA

Saw action in 22 games as a member of the 2019 NCAA National Championship team at UVA … tallied five points against Towson (11/6) … dished out four assists to go with two points and a pair of rebounds vs. Coppin State (11/16) … had eight points, four rebounds and a block versus Morgan State (12/3) … scored six points against Pittsburgh in ACC play (3/2).

2017-18 (FRESHMAN) VIRGINIA

Made 13 appearances his freshman year with the Cavaliers, shooting .357 from the floor and .385 from 3-point range … made his collegiate debut and recorded his first career points against Austin Peay (11/13) … had five points, three rebounds and a pair of steals versus Savanna State (12/19) … scored a season-high 10 points on 4-6 shooting against Louisville (1/31).

HIGH SCHOOL

Was a four-year letter winner at Holmes High School, averaging 25.5 points, 10.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists as a senior … was a unanimous first-team all-conference selection after averaging 20.0 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists as a junior … was also a first-team all-conference selection his sophomore year after averaging 19.3 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists … averaged 10.2 points his freshman year … was a two-time second-team all-academic honoree.

PERSONAL

Born June 15, 1999 in San Antonio, Texas ... son of Charles Gantt Jr. and Monica Gantt … has a younger brother Charles Gantt III, and a younger sister, India Gantt … volunteers with Husky Summer Basketball and Food Bank of SA ... earned his bachelor's degree in general studies from Utah State ... earned his applied positive psychology certificate at Utah in 2022 and will begin his bachelor's in political science the fall of 2022.

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Power Players with Dan Clark

enMarch 22, 2023

Jenna Johnson shares her journey from Minnesota to Utah and how her work ethic has led her to be a successful player on the basketball court

In this episode, Jenna Johnson shares her journey from Minnesota to Utah and how her work ethic has led her to be a successful player on the basketball court.

This episode is sponsored by Strong Automotive. Thank you for supporting Talkin' Utes and Utah athletes.

About Jenna Johnson:

2021-22 (Freshman): Named to the Pac-12 All-Freshman team after averaging 22.1 minutes, 12.0 points, and 4.1 rebounds per game.

Earned Pac-12 Freshman of the Week honors three times, the third most during the season.
Scored in double-figures 17 times, including the team in scoring 11 times.
Scored 20 or more points seven times during the season, including back-to-back games against Cal State Fullerton (12/10) and Utah Valley (12/18).
Had back-to-back double-doubles against Cal State Fullerton (12/10) and Utah Valley (12/18). These were her first two career double-doubles.
Collected a career-high 14 rebounds, nine offensive, against Utah Valley (12/18).
Finished sixth in the Pac-12 shooting 52.1 percent from the floor, the eighth-best mark in school history.

High School: ESPN Top 50 recruit out of Wayzata High School in Medina, Minn.Ranked No. 42 overall in her class according to ESPN, also rated the No. 7 forward nationally.

Four-star ranking on ESPN.
Two-time all-state selection, four-time all-conference.
Averaged 21.5 points per game as a senior.
22.8 points and 8.0 rebounds as a junior, shooting 67-percent from the floor.
Led Wayzata to a top-three ranking in the state in four-straight seasons.
Played AAU for North Tartan, winning the AAU National Championship in 2018.

Personal: Daughter of Matt and Rachel … has two siblings.

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Power Players with Dan Clark

enMarch 15, 2023

Jenna Johnson shares her journey from Minnesota to Utah and how her work ethic has led her to be a successful player on the basketball court

In this episode, Jenna Johnson shares her journey from Minnesota to Utah and how her work ethic has led her to be a successful player on the basketball court.

This episode is sponsored by Strong Automotive. Thank you for supporting Talkin' Utes and Utah athletes.

About Jenna Johnson:

2021-22 (Freshman): Named to the Pac-12 All-Freshman team after averaging 22.1 minutes, 12.0 points, and 4.1 rebounds per game.

Earned Pac-12 Freshman of the Week honors three times, the third most during the season.
Scored in double-figures 17 times, including the team in scoring 11 times.
Scored 20 or more points seven times during the season, including back-to-back games against Cal State Fullerton (12/10) and Utah Valley (12/18).
Had back-to-back double-doubles against Cal State Fullerton (12/10) and Utah Valley (12/18). These were her first two career double-doubles.
Collected a career-high 14 rebounds, nine offensive, against Utah Valley (12/18).
Finished sixth in the Pac-12 shooting 52.1 percent from the floor, the eighth-best mark in school history.

High School: ESPN Top 50 recruit out of Wayzata High School in Medina, Minn.Ranked No. 42 overall in her class according to ESPN, also rated the No. 7 forward nationally.

Four-star ranking on ESPN.
Two-time all-state selection, four-time all-conference.
Averaged 21.5 points per game as a senior.
22.8 points and 8.0 rebounds as a junior, shooting 67-percent from the floor.
Led Wayzata to a top-three ranking in the state in four-straight seasons.
Played AAU for North Tartan, winning the AAU National Championship in 2018.

Personal: Daughter of Matt and Rachel … has two siblings.

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Power Players with Dan Clark

enMarch 15, 2023

Gianna Kneepkens shares how growing up and playing against her brothers helped her become a successful college basketball star

In this episode, Gianna Kneepkens shares how growing up and playing against her brothers helped her become a successful college basketball star.

This episode is brought to you by Master Electrical Service -- a supporter of Talkin' Utes and Utah Athletics.

About Gianna Kneepkens:

2021-22 (Freshman): Was named the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year, First Team All-Pac-12, and Pac-12 All-Freshman honors. She was just the second player in Utah history to earn Pac-12 Freshman of the Year honors. Was named Pac-12 Freshman of the Week honors five times, tied for the most by one player during the 2021-22 season.

Appeared in 33 games while making 25 starts and averaged 23.7 minutes, 11.8 points, and 4.4 rebounds per game.
Scored a career-high 29 points off the bench against BYU (12/5).
Hit a three-pointer in 29-of-33 games, including hitting at least one three-pointer in 22 straight games (12/21 – 3/18).
Led the team in scoring 11 times during her freshman season while scoring in double-figures in 20 contests.
Shot 38.4 percent (56-for-146) on three-pointers on the season, the ninth-best mark in the Pac-12.
Was an 87.1 percent (61-for-70) from the free-throw line. This is the ninth-best mark in a single season in school history.

High School: Became just the 12th player in Minnesota Prep girls basketball history to score 3,000+ career points out of Duluth Marshall HS, finishing with 3,704 which ranks fourth all-time. Four-star recruit on Prospect Nation.

Prep Girls Hoops Class AA Player of the Year and News Tribune All-Area Player of the Year as a senior.
Three-time all-state, and all-area, four-time all-conference.
Set the state tournament record for points in a game, dropping 67 in the state tournament in 2021 where she averaged 43.1 points per game.
Averaged 31.2 points, 11.5 rebounds, 5.8 steals and 4.6 assists per game as a junior.
Led Duluth Marshall to its first state tournament in 20 years.
Played AAU for the Minnesota Fury, winning two state championships while playing second at the AAU Under Armour Nationals.
Was also a two-time all-conference and all-state soccer player.

Personal: Daughter of Donald and Betsy … has five brothers … was her high school’s class president.

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Power Players with Dan Clark

enMarch 08, 2023

Gianna Kneepkens shares how growing up and playing against her brothers helped her become a successful college basketball star

In this episode, Gianna Kneepkens shares how growing up and playing against her brothers helped her become a successful college basketball star.

This episode is brought to you by Master Electrical Service -- a supporter of Talkin' Utes and Utah Athletics.

About Gianna Kneepkens:

2021-22 (Freshman): Was named the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year, First Team All-Pac-12, and Pac-12 All-Freshman honors. She was just the second player in Utah history to earn Pac-12 Freshman of the Year honors. Was named Pac-12 Freshman of the Week honors five times, tied for the most by one player during the 2021-22 season.

Appeared in 33 games while making 25 starts and averaged 23.7 minutes, 11.8 points, and 4.4 rebounds per game.
Scored a career-high 29 points off the bench against BYU (12/5).
Hit a three-pointer in 29-of-33 games, including hitting at least one three-pointer in 22 straight games (12/21 – 3/18).
Led the team in scoring 11 times during her freshman season while scoring in double-figures in 20 contests.
Shot 38.4 percent (56-for-146) on three-pointers on the season, the ninth-best mark in the Pac-12.
Was an 87.1 percent (61-for-70) from the free-throw line. This is the ninth-best mark in a single season in school history.

High School: Became just the 12th player in Minnesota Prep girls basketball history to score 3,000+ career points out of Duluth Marshall HS, finishing with 3,704 which ranks fourth all-time. Four-star recruit on Prospect Nation.

Prep Girls Hoops Class AA Player of the Year and News Tribune All-Area Player of the Year as a senior.
Three-time all-state, and all-area, four-time all-conference.
Set the state tournament record for points in a game, dropping 67 in the state tournament in 2021 where she averaged 43.1 points per game.
Averaged 31.2 points, 11.5 rebounds, 5.8 steals and 4.6 assists per game as a junior.
Led Duluth Marshall to its first state tournament in 20 years.
Played AAU for the Minnesota Fury, winning two state championships while playing second at the AAU Under Armour Nationals.
Was also a two-time all-conference and all-state soccer player.

Personal: Daughter of Donald and Betsy … has five brothers … was her high school’s class president.

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Power Players with Dan Clark

enMarch 08, 2023

Makenna Smith shares what led her to Utah and how a superstar freshman season is setting her up for a successful college career

In this episode, Makenna Smith shares what led her to Utah and how a superstar freshman season is setting her up for a successful college career.

About Makenna Smith:

Prior to Utah

• Two-time medalist on floor at Junior Olympic National Championships (2018, 2019)

• Three-time Junior Olympic National Championships qualifier

• T-5th on vault, 6th on floor at the 2021 J.O. National Championships

• 1st on floor, t-3rd on beam, 8th in the all-around at 2019 Nastia Liukin Cup

• Nine-time regional champion

• 1st in the all-around, 1st on vault, 1st on bars, 1st on floor, 3rd on beam at 2022 Region 3 Championships

• 1st on vault (10.0), 1st on bars (9.90), 1st on floor (9.925) at 2021 Region 3 Championships

• 2019 regional balance beam champion

• 2018 regional all-around champion

• 1st in the all-around, 1st on vault, 1st on beam at the 2021 Optional State Championships

• 1st in the all-around, 1st on vault, 1st on beam, 1st on floor, 2nd on bars at the 2019 Optional State Championships

• Trained at Gold Cup Gymnastics

Personal

• Daughter of Craig and Stefanie Smith

• Has a sister, Marleigh

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Power Players with Dan Clark

enFebruary 15, 2023

Makenna Smith shares what led her to Utah and how a superstar freshman season is setting her up for a successful college career

In this episode, Makenna Smith shares what led her to Utah and how a superstar freshman season is setting her up for a successful college career.

About Makenna Smith:

Prior to Utah

• Two-time medalist on floor at Junior Olympic National Championships (2018, 2019)

• Three-time Junior Olympic National Championships qualifier

• T-5th on vault, 6th on floor at the 2021 J.O. National Championships

• 1st on floor, t-3rd on beam, 8th in the all-around at 2019 Nastia Liukin Cup

• Nine-time regional champion

• 1st in the all-around, 1st on vault, 1st on bars, 1st on floor, 3rd on beam at 2022 Region 3 Championships

• 1st on vault (10.0), 1st on bars (9.90), 1st on floor (9.925) at 2021 Region 3 Championships

• 2019 regional balance beam champion

• 2018 regional all-around champion

• 1st in the all-around, 1st on vault, 1st on beam at the 2021 Optional State Championships

• 1st in the all-around, 1st on vault, 1st on beam, 1st on floor, 2nd on bars at the 2019 Optional State Championships

• Trained at Gold Cup Gymnastics

Personal

• Daughter of Craig and Stefanie Smith

• Has a sister, Marleigh

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Power Players with Dan Clark

enFebruary 15, 2023

Branden Carlson shares why he decided to play college basketball close to home & dives into his success thus far

In this episode, Branden Carlson shares why he decided to play college basketball close to home and what's made him such a successful college athlete thus far.

This episode is sponsored by Strong Automotive. Thank you for supporting Talkin' Utes and Utah athletes.

About Branden Carlson:

WATCH LISTS

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award Center of the Year

ATHLETIC HONORS

2022-23 Preseason All-Pac-12 First Team

2021-22 All-Pac-12 Second-Team

2021 Sunshine Slam Tournament MVP

2021-22 (JUNIOR)

Started in 23-of-24 games he saw action in and missed eight games due to health & safety protocol (3 games) and an appendectomy (5 games) … led the team in scoring with 13.6 points to go with a 6.0 rebounding average … was the 11th leading scorer in the Pac-12 with his 13.6 ppg and 13th in rebounding (6.0 rpg) … started the season with six-straight double-digit games, including a double-double in the season-opener against Abilene Christian with 14 points and 10 rebounds … picked up another double-double against Tulsa in the championship game to help Utah capture the Sunshine Slam Tournament crown with 15 points and 13 rebounds – which earned him the tournament MVP honors … reached double-figures in nine of the final 10 games in the regular-season – including a double-double vs. Oregon State (12pts & 10rebs) … scored a career-high 25 points at Colorado on 11-of-19 shooting with eight boards – 21 of which came in the first half … closed out the year with 14 points and six rebounds in the opening game of the Pac-12 Tournament against Washington (3/9).

2020-21 (SOPHOMORE)

Started in 21-of-25 games in his second season with the Utes, averaging 9.4 points and 4.6 rebounds with a team-high 42 blocks … was third on the team in scoring, both overall and in Pac-12 (9.5 ppg) play … was second on the team in shooting percentage (.551) and sixth in the Pac-12 … his 1.68 blocks per game ranked second in the Pac-12 … had a season-high four blocks against Utah Valley (12/15), Stanford (1/14) and UCLA (2/25) … reached double-figures in 12 of his last 16 games … recorded a pair of double-doubles on the road, first at Washington State (1/21) with 14 points and 10 rebounds and then at Stanford (2/13) with 12 points and a career-high 11 rebounds … scored a new career-high 18 points at Washington (1/24), going 8-of-13 from the floor with five boards ... had 13 points against Washington (3/10) in the opening round of the Pac-12 Tournament.

2019-20 (FRESHMAN)

Started in 29-of-30 games he played in his first season as a Ute … ended the season averaging 7.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks with a .549 shooting clip … his 43 blocks is the third-highest among freshmen at Utah … made his collegiate debut and start at Nevada (11/5), scoring 8 points with career-high 10 rebounds … recorded a career-high 14 points against Mississippi Valley State (11/8) … tied career-high in points with 14 against Tulane (11/24) at the Myrtle Beach Invitational … recorded his first-career double-double with 15 points, 10 rebounds and 8 blocks against Stanford (2/6) and became 1-of-29 players in 2019-20 to record 8-plus blocks in a single game … followed up with 12 points, 4 rebounds and another 8 blocks against Stanford (2/26) on the road and became just 1-of-3 players to register 8-plus blocks in multiple games.

HIGH SCHOOL

Served a two-year LDS Church mission following high school graduation … among the 2017 graduating seniors, was a four-star rated forward and the No. 1-ranked recruit from the state of Utah according to ESPN … top-100 player in the nation according to ESPN, Scout.com and Rivals.com … helped lead Bingham to a 24-2 overall record in 2015-16, which included defeating Copper Hills to win the Utah Class 5A state championship … shot better than 63 percent from the field and a 70 percent effort from the free throw line as a junior … also managed to register 15 blocked shots on the season … picked Utah after receiving offers from UCLA, Stanford, BYU, UNLV, Utah State, UC Davis, Santa Clara and Weber State.

PERSONAL

Son of Bryan and Heather Carlson … has a twin brother, Hayden, two younger brothers, Ethan and Devin, and a younger sister, Alexis … recently married to the former Maddy Woolf in the spring of 2020 ... father played basketball at Chico State ... following high school, he served a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Manchester, England … majoring in communications.

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Power Players with Dan Clark

enFebruary 08, 2023

Branden Carlson shares why he decided to play college basketball close to home & dives into his success thus far

In this episode, Branden Carlson shares why he decided to play college basketball close to home and what's made him such a successful college athlete thus far.

This episode is sponsored by Strong Automotive. Thank you for supporting Talkin' Utes and Utah athletes.

About Branden Carlson:

WATCH LISTS

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award Center of the Year

ATHLETIC HONORS

2022-23 Preseason All-Pac-12 First Team

2021-22 All-Pac-12 Second-Team

2021 Sunshine Slam Tournament MVP

2021-22 (JUNIOR)

Started in 23-of-24 games he saw action in and missed eight games due to health & safety protocol (3 games) and an appendectomy (5 games) … led the team in scoring with 13.6 points to go with a 6.0 rebounding average … was the 11th leading scorer in the Pac-12 with his 13.6 ppg and 13th in rebounding (6.0 rpg) … started the season with six-straight double-digit games, including a double-double in the season-opener against Abilene Christian with 14 points and 10 rebounds … picked up another double-double against Tulsa in the championship game to help Utah capture the Sunshine Slam Tournament crown with 15 points and 13 rebounds – which earned him the tournament MVP honors … reached double-figures in nine of the final 10 games in the regular-season – including a double-double vs. Oregon State (12pts & 10rebs) … scored a career-high 25 points at Colorado on 11-of-19 shooting with eight boards – 21 of which came in the first half … closed out the year with 14 points and six rebounds in the opening game of the Pac-12 Tournament against Washington (3/9).

2020-21 (SOPHOMORE)

Started in 21-of-25 games in his second season with the Utes, averaging 9.4 points and 4.6 rebounds with a team-high 42 blocks … was third on the team in scoring, both overall and in Pac-12 (9.5 ppg) play … was second on the team in shooting percentage (.551) and sixth in the Pac-12 … his 1.68 blocks per game ranked second in the Pac-12 … had a season-high four blocks against Utah Valley (12/15), Stanford (1/14) and UCLA (2/25) … reached double-figures in 12 of his last 16 games … recorded a pair of double-doubles on the road, first at Washington State (1/21) with 14 points and 10 rebounds and then at Stanford (2/13) with 12 points and a career-high 11 rebounds … scored a new career-high 18 points at Washington (1/24), going 8-of-13 from the floor with five boards ... had 13 points against Washington (3/10) in the opening round of the Pac-12 Tournament.

2019-20 (FRESHMAN)

Started in 29-of-30 games he played in his first season as a Ute … ended the season averaging 7.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks with a .549 shooting clip … his 43 blocks is the third-highest among freshmen at Utah … made his collegiate debut and start at Nevada (11/5), scoring 8 points with career-high 10 rebounds … recorded a career-high 14 points against Mississippi Valley State (11/8) … tied career-high in points with 14 against Tulane (11/24) at the Myrtle Beach Invitational … recorded his first-career double-double with 15 points, 10 rebounds and 8 blocks against Stanford (2/6) and became 1-of-29 players in 2019-20 to record 8-plus blocks in a single game … followed up with 12 points, 4 rebounds and another 8 blocks against Stanford (2/26) on the road and became just 1-of-3 players to register 8-plus blocks in multiple games.

HIGH SCHOOL

Served a two-year LDS Church mission following high school graduation … among the 2017 graduating seniors, was a four-star rated forward and the No. 1-ranked recruit from the state of Utah according to ESPN … top-100 player in the nation according to ESPN, Scout.com and Rivals.com … helped lead Bingham to a 24-2 overall record in 2015-16, which included defeating Copper Hills to win the Utah Class 5A state championship … shot better than 63 percent from the field and a 70 percent effort from the free throw line as a junior … also managed to register 15 blocked shots on the season … picked Utah after receiving offers from UCLA, Stanford, BYU, UNLV, Utah State, UC Davis, Santa Clara and Weber State.

PERSONAL

Son of Bryan and Heather Carlson … has a twin brother, Hayden, two younger brothers, Ethan and Devin, and a younger sister, Alexis … recently married to the former Maddy Woolf in the spring of 2020 ... father played basketball at Chico State ... following high school, he served a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Manchester, England … majoring in communications.

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Power Players with Dan Clark

enFebruary 08, 2023

Alissa Pili shares why she transferred from USC to play her final season at Utah

In this episode, Alissa Pili shares why she transferred from USC to play her final season at Utah.

This episode is sponsored by Strong Automotive. Thank you for supporting Talkin' Utes and Utah athletes.

About Alissa Pili:

Prior to Utah: Played three seasons at the University of Southern California, seeing action in 63 games, while making 58 starts. Was named Pac-12 Freshman of the Year following the 2019-20 season.

Appeared in 19 games while making 18 starts for the Trojans in 2021-22 season
Averaged 7.8 points and 4.5 rebounds per game as a junior
Scored a season-high 15 points vs. Seton Hall during the 2021-22 season
During the 2020-21 season, averaged 11.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 1.0 assists per game, shooting 41.5 percent from the floor
Earned All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention honors following the 2020-21 season
Named to the Naismith Trophy Watch list and Katrina McClain Award Preseason Watch List as a sophomore
As a freshman, earned Pac-12 Freshman of the Year, All-Pac-12 Team and Pac-12 All-Freshman Team honors
During the 2019-20 season, led USC in scoring (16.3 ppg), rebounding (8.0 rpg) and double-doubles (11)
By seasons end of her freshman season, she ranked in the nation's top-100 in five statistical categories — final points (504), field-goal percentage (51.1%), double-doubles (11), free throws made (109) and field goals made (190)
Scored in double digits in 25 games, with double figures in the last 16 games of the season, as a freshman

High School: Was a three-time Alaska Gatorade Player of the Year out of Dimond High.

Was a four-time conference Player of the Year and twice selected the National Female Athlete of the Year by MaxPreps
Earned the "Pride of Alaska" award from the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame
A four-time all-state and all-conference honoree
Holds the Alaska state scoring record with 2,614 career points
Scored 44 points in the Gator Classic championship game, scoring 36 points in the second half
Also played volleyball and competed in shot put and discus in high school
Finished with 13 state titles to her name across all sports at Dimond High
Played club for Alaska Lady Hoops and Alaska Stars

Personal: The daughter of Billy and Heather... Has eight siblings: Felila, Billy Jr., Alyna, Braden, Cayden, Kayla, Trinity and Brandon... Older brother Brandon plays football at USC

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Power Players with Dan Clark

enFebruary 01, 2023

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Alissa Pili shares why she transferred from USC to play her final season at Utah

In this episode, Alissa Pili shares why she transferred from USC to play her final season at Utah.

This episode is sponsored by Strong Automotive. Thank you for supporting Talkin' Utes and Utah athletes.

About Alissa Pili:

Prior to Utah: Played three seasons at the University of Southern California, seeing action in 63 games, while making 58 starts. Was named Pac-12 Freshman of the Year following the 2019-20 season.

Appeared in 19 games while making 18 starts for the Trojans in 2021-22 season
Averaged 7.8 points and 4.5 rebounds per game as a junior
Scored a season-high 15 points vs. Seton Hall during the 2021-22 season
During the 2020-21 season, averaged 11.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 1.0 assists per game, shooting 41.5 percent from the floor
Earned All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention honors following the 2020-21 season
Named to the Naismith Trophy Watch list and Katrina McClain Award Preseason Watch List as a sophomore
As a freshman, earned Pac-12 Freshman of the Year, All-Pac-12 Team and Pac-12 All-Freshman Team honors
During the 2019-20 season, led USC in scoring (16.3 ppg), rebounding (8.0 rpg) and double-doubles (11)
By seasons end of her freshman season, she ranked in the nation's top-100 in five statistical categories — final points (504), field-goal percentage (51.1%), double-doubles (11), free throws made (109) and field goals made (190)
Scored in double digits in 25 games, with double figures in the last 16 games of the season, as a freshman

High School: Was a three-time Alaska Gatorade Player of the Year out of Dimond High.

Was a four-time conference Player of the Year and twice selected the National Female Athlete of the Year by MaxPreps
Earned the "Pride of Alaska" award from the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame
A four-time all-state and all-conference honoree
Holds the Alaska state scoring record with 2,614 career points
Scored 44 points in the Gator Classic championship game, scoring 36 points in the second half
Also played volleyball and competed in shot put and discus in high school
Finished with 13 state titles to her name across all sports at Dimond High
Played club for Alaska Lady Hoops and Alaska Stars

Personal: The daughter of Billy and Heather... Has eight siblings: Felila, Billy Jr., Alyna, Braden, Cayden, Kayla, Trinity and Brandon... Older brother Brandon plays football at USC

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Power Players with Dan Clark

enFebruary 01, 2023

utah women's basketball

Cameron Rising teaches us how he makes himself physically strong, mentally tough, and emotionally ready to compete on the field each week

In this episode, University of Utah quarterback, Cameron Rising, teaches us what he does to make himself physically strong, mentally tough, and emotionally ready to play every down and compete at the highest level during every football game.

About Cameron Rising:

RISING QUICK HITS2022 Semifinalist for the Davey O’Brien Award and the Maxwell Award.

Pac-12 All-Conference first-team in 2021, honorable mention in 2022.
MVP of the Pac-12 title game in 2022.
15 career games with 200+ passing yards, including two 300-yard games and one 400-yard-game.
27 career games with 25 starts.
Tied for fifth all-time at Utah in starting quarterback wins, sitting at 18-6.

2022: Started in 13 games, recording 3,034 yards on 249-of-385 passing (8 INT, 26 TD), adding 77 rushes for 465 yards and six touchdowns. Named MVP of the 2022 Pac-12 Championship Game.

Pac-12 All-Conference honorable mention.
Ranked ninth ESPN’s QBR Rating.
Ranked in the top-30 in the FBS in completion percentage (.647), passing touchdowns (26) and points responsible for (196).
Had nine games with 200+ passing yards, including one 400-yard game and a 300-yard game.
Completed 60-percent or higher of his passes in 10 games, including four in the 70-percent range.
Recorded eight multi-passing touchdown games along with two games where he rushed and passed for touchdowns.
40 plays for 20 yards or longer (35 pass, five rush).
Named Davey O’Brien National Co-Quarterback and Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against USC, also being named to the Davey O’Brien Great 8 and the Manning Award Stars of the Week.
Was 30-of-44 for a career-high 415 yards (2 TDs), adding 11 rushes for 60 yards and a career-best three rushing touchdowns against USC.
Threw for 310 yards and three touchdowns (22-of-34 passing) in Utah’s win in the Pac-12 title game against USC to win MVP.
Had a career-high 91 rushing yards against Florida on seven carries, also going 22-of-32 for 216 yards and a touchdown.
Threw a career-long 72-yard pass at Arizona State, finishing the game 19-of-29 for 260 yards.
Completed 89% of his passes at Colorado (17-of-19) for 234 yards and three touchdowns.
Recorded a career-high four passing touchdowns vs. San Diego State, going 18-of-30 for 224 yards.
Notched 73 rushing yards (1 TD) along with 19-of-25 passing for 199 yards against Oregon State.
Also threw for three touchdowns against Southern Utah, Oregon State, and Stanford.
Recorded 95 passing yards and 56 rushing yards in the Rose Bowl vs. Penn State before leaving the game with an injury in the third quarter.

2021: Saw action in 13 games, starting the last 11, going 204-of-320 passing (5 INT, 20 TDs) for 2,493 yards, adding 74 carries for 499 rushing yards (6.7 ypc) and six rushing touchdowns.Pac-12 All-Conference first-team selection.

Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year semifinalist.
Highest rated Pac-12 quarterback on ESPN’s QBR Rating (84.2), ranking sixth overall.
Ranked fourth in total offensive TDs (18), third in passing yards per game (214.1), third in passing efficiency (145.74) and second in passing yards per completion (12.76) in Pac-12 games only.
Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week and Davey O’Brien Award “Great 8” honors after recording then-career highs in completions (22-of-28), passing yards (306), passing completion (.786) and passing touchdowns (3) at USC.
Was 19-of-30 passing (2 TD) for 294 yards against Arizona, also adding four rushes for 22 yards and a rushing score.
Threw for 267 yards (22-36-0) and two touchdowns against Oregon State, also rushing for 73 yards on 10 carries (7.3 ypc).
Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week and Manning Award Player of the Week after leading Utah back from a 14-point deficit to beat No. 18 Arizona State.
Went 21-of-33 passing (2 INT) for 247 yards against Arizona State, throwing for two touchdowns while also rushing for 59 yards (6 carries) and a touchdown.
Was 17-of-22 for 214 yards (2 TDs) and a career-high 92 rushing yards (1 TD) against Ohio State in the Rose Bowl.
Scored through the air and on the ground in Utah’s win over UCLA, throwing for 179 yards (17-27-0) and a touchdown, while rushing for 63 yards (6 carries) and a touchdown.
Threw for three touchdowns against Colorado, going 14-of-23 passing (1 INT) for 179 yards.
Went 10-of-18 passing for 178 yards against No. 3 Oregon, also scoring a rushing touchdown for the second straight game.
Was 15-of-24 (2 INT) for 170 yards and a touchdown against Oregon in the Pac-12 Championship Game, adding nine rushes for 61 yards.
Was 19-of-32 (0 INT) with 153 passing yards and three passing TDs against San Diego State in the second half when he entered the game with 5:25 to go in the third quarter.

2020: Played in one game, starting against No. 20 USC before suffering a season-ending injury.3-of-6 passing for 45 yards (1 INT) against USC.

2019: Redshirt.

Prior to Utah: Redshirted at Texas in 2018.Named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll in spring 2018.

High School: No. 8 pro-style quarterback in the nation by Rivals and four-star recruit by Rivals and 247Sports out of Newbury Park HS.Two-time first-team All-CIF (2015, 2017).

2017 All-Camino League Offensive Back of the Year.
First-team all-county and all-league.
MaxPreps Sophomore All-American and Cal-Hi Sports Sophomore of the Year in 2015.
Set a county record for attempts without an interception (324).
123-of-237 passing for 1,689 yards (15 TD, 6 INT) and 62 carries for 496 yards and nine touchdowns rushing as a senior.
Played in only five games as a junior due to a season-ending injury, going 88-of-143 passing for 1,349 yards (14 TD, 4 INT) with 47 carries for 390 yards and four touchdowns.
Threw for 3,213 yards and 40 touchdowns (191-of-319) with just one interception as a sophomore and rushed for 756 yards (79 carries) and 11 touchdowns.
Also competed in track.

Personal: Son of Nicko and Eunice Rising … two brothers … full name is Cameron James Rising.

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Power Players with Dan Clark

enJanuary 18, 2023

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Cameron Rising teaches us how he makes himself physically strong, mentally tough, and emotionally ready to compete on the field each week

In this episode, University of Utah quarterback, Cameron Rising, teaches us what he does to make himself physically strong, mentally tough, and emotionally ready to play every down and compete at the highest level during every football game.

About Cameron Rising:

RISING QUICK HITS2022 Semifinalist for the Davey O’Brien Award and the Maxwell Award.

Pac-12 All-Conference first-team in 2021, honorable mention in 2022.
MVP of the Pac-12 title game in 2022.
15 career games with 200+ passing yards, including two 300-yard games and one 400-yard-game.
27 career games with 25 starts.
Tied for fifth all-time at Utah in starting quarterback wins, sitting at 18-6.

2022: Started in 13 games, recording 3,034 yards on 249-of-385 passing (8 INT, 26 TD), adding 77 rushes for 465 yards and six touchdowns. Named MVP of the 2022 Pac-12 Championship Game.

Pac-12 All-Conference honorable mention.
Ranked ninth ESPN’s QBR Rating.
Ranked in the top-30 in the FBS in completion percentage (.647), passing touchdowns (26) and points responsible for (196).
Had nine games with 200+ passing yards, including one 400-yard game and a 300-yard game.
Completed 60-percent or higher of his passes in 10 games, including four in the 70-percent range.
Recorded eight multi-passing touchdown games along with two games where he rushed and passed for touchdowns.
40 plays for 20 yards or longer (35 pass, five rush).
Named Davey O’Brien National Co-Quarterback and Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against USC, also being named to the Davey O’Brien Great 8 and the Manning Award Stars of the Week.
Was 30-of-44 for a career-high 415 yards (2 TDs), adding 11 rushes for 60 yards and a career-best three rushing touchdowns against USC.
Threw for 310 yards and three touchdowns (22-of-34 passing) in Utah’s win in the Pac-12 title game against USC to win MVP.
Had a career-high 91 rushing yards against Florida on seven carries, also going 22-of-32 for 216 yards and a touchdown.
Threw a career-long 72-yard pass at Arizona State, finishing the game 19-of-29 for 260 yards.
Completed 89% of his passes at Colorado (17-of-19) for 234 yards and three touchdowns.
Recorded a career-high four passing touchdowns vs. San Diego State, going 18-of-30 for 224 yards.
Notched 73 rushing yards (1 TD) along with 19-of-25 passing for 199 yards against Oregon State.
Also threw for three touchdowns against Southern Utah, Oregon State, and Stanford.
Recorded 95 passing yards and 56 rushing yards in the Rose Bowl vs. Penn State before leaving the game with an injury in the third quarter.

2021: Saw action in 13 games, starting the last 11, going 204-of-320 passing (5 INT, 20 TDs) for 2,493 yards, adding 74 carries for 499 rushing yards (6.7 ypc) and six rushing touchdowns.Pac-12 All-Conference first-team selection.

Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year semifinalist.
Highest rated Pac-12 quarterback on ESPN’s QBR Rating (84.2), ranking sixth overall.
Ranked fourth in total offensive TDs (18), third in passing yards per game (214.1), third in passing efficiency (145.74) and second in passing yards per completion (12.76) in Pac-12 games only.
Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week and Davey O’Brien Award “Great 8” honors after recording then-career highs in completions (22-of-28), passing yards (306), passing completion (.786) and passing touchdowns (3) at USC.
Was 19-of-30 passing (2 TD) for 294 yards against Arizona, also adding four rushes for 22 yards and a rushing score.
Threw for 267 yards (22-36-0) and two touchdowns against Oregon State, also rushing for 73 yards on 10 carries (7.3 ypc).
Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week and Manning Award Player of the Week after leading Utah back from a 14-point deficit to beat No. 18 Arizona State.
Went 21-of-33 passing (2 INT) for 247 yards against Arizona State, throwing for two touchdowns while also rushing for 59 yards (6 carries) and a touchdown.
Was 17-of-22 for 214 yards (2 TDs) and a career-high 92 rushing yards (1 TD) against Ohio State in the Rose Bowl.
Scored through the air and on the ground in Utah’s win over UCLA, throwing for 179 yards (17-27-0) and a touchdown, while rushing for 63 yards (6 carries) and a touchdown.
Threw for three touchdowns against Colorado, going 14-of-23 passing (1 INT) for 179 yards.
Went 10-of-18 passing for 178 yards against No. 3 Oregon, also scoring a rushing touchdown for the second straight game.
Was 15-of-24 (2 INT) for 170 yards and a touchdown against Oregon in the Pac-12 Championship Game, adding nine rushes for 61 yards.
Was 19-of-32 (0 INT) with 153 passing yards and three passing TDs against San Diego State in the second half when he entered the game with 5:25 to go in the third quarter.

2020: Played in one game, starting against No. 20 USC before suffering a season-ending injury.3-of-6 passing for 45 yards (1 INT) against USC.

2019: Redshirt.

Prior to Utah: Redshirted at Texas in 2018.Named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll in spring 2018.

High School: No. 8 pro-style quarterback in the nation by Rivals and four-star recruit by Rivals and 247Sports out of Newbury Park HS.Two-time first-team All-CIF (2015, 2017).

2017 All-Camino League Offensive Back of the Year.
First-team all-county and all-league.
MaxPreps Sophomore All-American and Cal-Hi Sports Sophomore of the Year in 2015.
Set a county record for attempts without an interception (324).
123-of-237 passing for 1,689 yards (15 TD, 6 INT) and 62 carries for 496 yards and nine touchdowns rushing as a senior.
Played in only five games as a junior due to a season-ending injury, going 88-of-143 passing for 1,349 yards (14 TD, 4 INT) with 47 carries for 390 yards and four touchdowns.
Threw for 3,213 yards and 40 touchdowns (191-of-319) with just one interception as a sophomore and rushed for 756 yards (79 carries) and 11 touchdowns.
Also competed in track.

Personal: Son of Nicko and Eunice Rising … two brothers … full name is Cameron James Rising.

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Power Players with Dan Clark

enJanuary 18, 2023

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Karene Reid shares how his family taught him love, sacrifice, hard work, education and loyalty

In this episode, Karene Reid shares how his family taught him love, sacrifice, hard work, education and loyalty.

This episode is sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway. Thank you for supporting Talkin' Utes and Utah athletes!

About Karene Reid:

2022: Started 13 games at rover linebacker.

Pac-12 All-Conference (First Team AP; Second Team Coaches)
CSC Academic All-District
Leads the linebacker room and ranks third on the team with 68 tackles (7.5 TFL, 4.0 sacks).
Combined with his brother, Gabe Reid (10), for 17.5 TFL - most by a pair of brothers in the Power Five this season.
Seven tackles apiece in the regular season meetings with No. 7 USC and No. 12 Oregon.
First career fumble recovery was an 11-yard scoop-and-score during the Oregon game.
Season-high 10 stops (1.5 TFL) during the win at Arizona State.
His strip-sack at Washington State was the first of Reid’s career.
Added another nine tackles (two third-down stops) in the Homecoming win vs. Oregon State.
Six tackles and one hurry in the season opener at Florida.

2021: Played in 10 games, starting six, recording 44 tackles (2.0 TFL, 1.0 sack), two pass breakups and an interception.

Tallied a career-high 15 tackles (1.0 sack) in Utah’s win against Washington State, also recording an interception to earn Pac-12 Freshman of the Week.
Had nine stops in the win vs. UCLA.
Recorded seven stops at Oregon State.
Produced five stops in the comeback win over No. 18 Arizona State, including three during the fourth quarter.
Had four tackles and a pass breakup at USC.
Notched four stops including 1.0 TFL and a quarterback hurry at Stanford.
Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll.

High School: Three-star recruit out of Timpview HS originally signed with Utah State out of high school in 2018.

First-team all-state and Utah Valley Defensive MVP in 2017.
Two-time first-team all-region.
84 tackles (11.0 TFL) during his senior season.
54 tackles (4.0 sacks) and one interception his junior year.
22 tackles (1.0 sack) as a sophomore.

Personal: Son of Spencer and Marrieta … has two brothers and one sister … father played football at BYU from 1994-97, signing with the Carolina Panthers out of college for two seasons, also playing one season with Indianapolis before sustaining a career-ending back injury … brother, Gabe, joined the Utah Football team in 2022 after transferring from Stanford … married to Addison Reid.

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Power Players with Dan Clark

enJanuary 11, 2023

Karene Reid shares how his family taught him love, sacrifice, hard work, education and loyalty

In this episode, Karene Reid shares how his family taught him love, sacrifice, hard work, education and loyalty.

This episode is sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway. Thank you for supporting Talkin' Utes and Utah athletes!

About Karene Reid:

2022: Started 13 games at rover linebacker.

Pac-12 All-Conference (First Team AP; Second Team Coaches)
CSC Academic All-District
Leads the linebacker room and ranks third on the team with 68 tackles (7.5 TFL, 4.0 sacks).
Combined with his brother, Gabe Reid (10), for 17.5 TFL - most by a pair of brothers in the Power Five this season.
Seven tackles apiece in the regular season meetings with No. 7 USC and No. 12 Oregon.
First career fumble recovery was an 11-yard scoop-and-score during the Oregon game.
Season-high 10 stops (1.5 TFL) during the win at Arizona State.
His strip-sack at Washington State was the first of Reid’s career.
Added another nine tackles (two third-down stops) in the Homecoming win vs. Oregon State.
Six tackles and one hurry in the season opener at Florida.

2021: Played in 10 games, starting six, recording 44 tackles (2.0 TFL, 1.0 sack), two pass breakups and an interception.

Tallied a career-high 15 tackles (1.0 sack) in Utah’s win against Washington State, also recording an interception to earn Pac-12 Freshman of the Week.
Had nine stops in the win vs. UCLA.
Recorded seven stops at Oregon State.
Produced five stops in the comeback win over No. 18 Arizona State, including three during the fourth quarter.
Had four tackles and a pass breakup at USC.
Notched four stops including 1.0 TFL and a quarterback hurry at Stanford.
Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll.

High School: Three-star recruit out of Timpview HS originally signed with Utah State out of high school in 2018.

First-team all-state and Utah Valley Defensive MVP in 2017.
Two-time first-team all-region.
84 tackles (11.0 TFL) during his senior season.
54 tackles (4.0 sacks) and one interception his junior year.
22 tackles (1.0 sack) as a sophomore.

Personal: Son of Spencer and Marrieta … has two brothers and one sister … father played football at BYU from 1994-97, signing with the Carolina Panthers out of college for two seasons, also playing one season with Indianapolis before sustaining a career-ending back injury … brother, Gabe, joined the Utah Football team in 2022 after transferring from Stanford … married to Addison Reid.

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Power Players with Dan Clark

enJanuary 11, 2023

Micah Bernard dives into his journey to playing football at the University of Utah and what it takes to be successful

In this episode, Micah Bernard dives into his journey to playing football at the University of Utah and what it takes to be successful.

This episode is sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway. Thank you for supporting Talkin' Utes and Utah athletes!

About Micah Bernard:

BERNARD QUICK HITS36 career games at Utah, 11 starts (10 at RB, 1 at CB).

Two career 100-yard rushing games (2021).

2022: Has played in 13 games this season with five starts, recording 95 carries for 474 yards (4 TDs), 31 catches for 306 yards (1 TD) and three kick returns for 79 yards.

Six games this season with over 70 all-purpose yards, including two 100-yard games (129 vs. USC, Pac-12 Championship; 118 vs. Southern Utah).
Season-best 12 rushes for 91 yards and a touchdown at Colorado, averaging 7.6 yards per carry.
Had 11 carries for 88 yards (8.0 ypc) with one touchdown in the Pac-12 Championship vs. USC, also grabbing five catches for 41 yards.
Recorded a season-high 118 all-purpose yards against Southern Utah, recording 41 rushing, 33 receiving and a career-long 44-yard kick return.
Tied his career-high in receptions twice with five catches for 31 yards at Florida and five receptions for 40 yards against USC.
Recorded 11 carries in back-to-back games at UCLA and vs. USC, going for 42 yards and 37 yards with a touchdown against USC.
Scored a 19-yard receiving touchdown against Stanford along with his season-high 57 receiving yards (3 catches).

2021: Played in all 14 games with six starts (5 at RB, 1 at CB), recording 87 carries for 523 yards (6.0 ypc) and two touchdowns while leading the running backs with 26 catches for 251 yards (9.6 ypc) and two touchdowns.

• Career-high 146 rushing yards and one touchdown on 12 carries against BYU, recording a career-long 50-yard rush in the game as well.

• His 12.2 yards per carry against BYU ranked fourth all-time at Utah in a single game.

• Recorded 12 rushes for 110 yards (9.2 ypc) and an 11-yard rushing touchdown at Stanford, adding two catches for 32 yards that included a career long 28-yard reception.

• 94 all-purpose yards in Utah’s win over Arizona, including a career-best 60 receiving yards.

• Career-high 17 carries against San Diego State for 47 yards.

• Started at cornerback in Utah’s Rose Bowl appearance vs. Ohio State, recording a team-high 10 tackles while also rushing three times for 31 yards with two catches for 15 yards and a receiving touchdown.

• Caught his first career-receiving touchdown against Oregon State (14 yds).

2020: Played in all five games with 15 carries for 76 yards (5.1 ypc), adding four catches for 25 yards (6.2 ypc).

• Season-high 26 rushing yards on three carries against Oregon State, also recording a career-long 24-yard rush.

• Season-high five carries at No. 21 Colorado for 14 yards.

2019: Redshirt.

• Saw action in four games on special teams.

High School: Three-star recruit by Rivals and 247Sports out of Gahr HS.

• 2017 All-CIF Southern Section Division 10, Cal-Hi Junior all-state and Area Offensive Player of the Year.

• Two-time all-area, earning first-team honors in 2017.

• 100 carries for 716 yards (9 TD) as a senior in 2018, averaging 7.2 yards per carry and 71.6 yards per game. Also had 606 yards receiving (6 TD) for 1,322 all-purpose yards.

• 259 carries for 2,411 yards (27 TD), averaging 9.3 yards per carry and 200.9 yards per game with 10, 100-yard rushing games in 2017.

• SoCal Prep Legends Boys Athlete of the Week after a 224-yard rushing, three touchdown performance against St. Anthony.

• Also competed in track and basketball.

Personal: Name is pronounced muh-ky.

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Power Players with Dan Clark

enJanuary 04, 2023

Micah Bernard dives into his journey to playing football at the University of Utah and what it takes to be successful

In this episode, Micah Bernard dives into his journey to playing football at the University of Utah and what it takes to be successful.

This episode is sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway. Thank you for supporting Talkin' Utes and Utah athletes!

About Micah Bernard:

BERNARD QUICK HITS36 career games at Utah, 11 starts (10 at RB, 1 at CB).

Two career 100-yard rushing games (2021).

2022: Has played in 13 games this season with five starts, recording 95 carries for 474 yards (4 TDs), 31 catches for 306 yards (1 TD) and three kick returns for 79 yards.

Six games this season with over 70 all-purpose yards, including two 100-yard games (129 vs. USC, Pac-12 Championship; 118 vs. Southern Utah).
Season-best 12 rushes for 91 yards and a touchdown at Colorado, averaging 7.6 yards per carry.
Had 11 carries for 88 yards (8.0 ypc) with one touchdown in the Pac-12 Championship vs. USC, also grabbing five catches for 41 yards.
Recorded a season-high 118 all-purpose yards against Southern Utah, recording 41 rushing, 33 receiving and a career-long 44-yard kick return.
Tied his career-high in receptions twice with five catches for 31 yards at Florida and five receptions for 40 yards against USC.
Recorded 11 carries in back-to-back games at UCLA and vs. USC, going for 42 yards and 37 yards with a touchdown against USC.
Scored a 19-yard receiving touchdown against Stanford along with his season-high 57 receiving yards (3 catches).