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SALT LAKE CITY — Monday night didn’t need pyrotechnics or a dramatic unveiling to feel significant, it was the first true look at the Alex Jensen era at Utah — and from the opening tip, you could feel a fresh identity beginning to take shape.

The energy was purposeful, the style was clear, and the foundation being laid looked like something sturdy enough to build a season — and a program — on.

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦, 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛‼️ pic.twitter.com/LxXvLdPy70

— Utah Basketball (@UtahMBB) November 4, 2025

Seydou Traore proved to be pretty dynamic for the Runnin’ Utes. Keanu Dawes finished with a near double-double. Utah’s guards looked noticeably more dynamic.

The Utes opened the season with a 7:00 p.m. home tip against San Jose State, and

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