Utah begins work on next season’s roster as Runnin’ Utes head for the homestretch

Key Highlights

• While Jensen is focused on closing the season strong, that doesn’t mean that the Utes aren’t looking ahead to next season. Wes Wilcox, the team’s general manager, is a valuable asset for Jensen.
• Wilcox is already at work evaluating areas of need for the 2026-27 roster while Jensen continues to try and get the most out of the current roster.“That’s another reason I think you need a general manager or even a front office because the communications with agents is crucial because it’s got to be ongoing throughout the year, whether it’s next year or anything, injuries with players,” Jensen said.“Wes has been invaluable for us.
• He has those conversations and leads that charge, and we’re part of those discussions at the same time as trying to win the next game.
• I don’t how you’d do it without somebody like Wes.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWith a full season under Jensen’s belt — and an entire offseason coming up — Utah will be in a much better position to attack the transfer portal than last season, when Jensen was still finalizing a staff as the portal opened.“You got to have somebody dedicated to that, leading that charge instead of the coaches, because you have games and scouts and you have the players that are here, but you kind of have to prep, so when the portal comes, like you’ve done that work,” Jensen said.“It’s kind of fun.
• It’s interesting.