1995–96 Utah Utes men's basketball team

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The 1995–96 Utah Utes men's basketball team represented the University of Utah as a member of the Western Athletic Conference during the 1995–96 men's basketball season. Led by head coach Rick Majerus, the Utes made a run to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA tournament. The team finished with an overall record of 27–7 (15–3 WAC).

CoachesNo. 12
APNo. 12
Record27–7 (15–3 WAC)
Quick facts Utah Utes men's basketball, WAC Regular season champions ...
1995–96 Utah Utes men's basketball
WAC Regular season champions
NCAA tournament, Sweet Sixteen
ConferenceWestern Athletic Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 12
APNo. 12
Record27–7 (15–3 WAC)
Head coach
CaptainKeith Van Horn
Home arenaJon M. Huntsman Center
Seasons
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1995–96 WAC men's basketball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 12 Utah153 .833277  .794
No. 23 New Mexico144 .778285  .848
Fresno State135 .7222211  .667
Colorado State117 .6111812  .600
BYU99 .5001513  .536
Wyoming810 .4441415  .483
San Diego State810 .4441514  .517
Hawaii711 .3891018  .357
UTEP414 .2221315  .464
Air Force117 .056523  .179
1996 WAC tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll[1]
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Roster

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1995–96 Utah Utes men's basketball team
PlayersCoaches
Pos.#NameHeightWeightYearHometown
PG 10 Ted Cierzniak 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)195 lb (88 kg) Sr Lakewood, Colorado
SG 15 Derek Broomhall 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)210 lb (95 kg) Fr Sacramento, California
SF 18 Brent Wieland 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)215 lb (98 kg) Jr Prosper, Texas
PG 24 Andre Miller 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)200 lb (91 kg) Fr Los Angeles, California
SF 29 Corey Trautner 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)230 lb (104 kg) Sr Millville, Utah
G 34 Drew Hansen
So
F 44 Keith Van Horn (C) 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)235 lb (107 kg) Jr Diamond Bar, California
C 51 Michael Doleac 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)260 lb (118 kg) So Portland, Oregon
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)

    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
    • (S) Suspended
    • (I) Ineligible
    • (W) Walk-on
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    Schedule and results

    More information Date time, TV, Rank# ...
    Date
    time, TV
    Rank# Opponent# Result Record Site
    city, state
    Non-conference regular season
    Nov 25, 1995*
    No. 8 vs. No. 2 Kansas
    The Classic
    L 68–79  0–1
    Kemper Arena 
    Kansas City, Missouri
    Nov 29, 1995*
    No. 14 at Texas W 70–69  1–1
    Frank Erwin Center 
    Austin, Texas
    Dec 1, 1995*
    No. 14 Lewis–Clark W 91–64  2–1
    Jon M. Huntsman Center 
    Salt Lake City, Utah
    Dec 4, 1995*
    No. 14 Drake W 86–50[2]  3–1
    Jon M. Huntsman Center 
    Salt Lake City, Utah
    Dec 6, 1995*
    No. 14 at Weber State W 89–60  4–1
    Dee Events Center 
    Ogden, Utah
    Dec 9, 1995*
    No. 14 Utah State W 59–43  5–1
    Jon M. Huntsman Center 
    Salt Lake City, Utah
    Dec 15, 1995*
    No. 13 St. Thomas (MN) W 87–63  6–1
    Jon M. Huntsman Center 
    Salt Lake City, Utah
    Dec 21, 1995*
    No. 13 at No. 12 Wake Forest L 56–60  6–2
    Lawrence Joel Coliseum 
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina
    Dec 23, 1995*
    No. 13 USC W 84–49  7–2
    Jon M. Huntsman Center 
    Salt Lake City, Utah
    Dec 27, 1995*
    No. 15 Cal State Fullerton W 108–58  8–2
    Jon M. Huntsman Center 
    Salt Lake City, Utah
    WAC regular season
    Jan 2, 1996
    No. 15 BYU W 83–77  9–2
    (1–0)
    Jon M. Huntsman Center 
    Salt Lake City, Utah
    Mar 2, 1996
    No. 10 at BYU W 96–85  23–5
    (15–3)
    Marriott Center 
    Provo, Utah
    WAC Tournament
    Mar 7, 1996*
    (1) No. 10 vs. (8) Hawaii
    Quarterfinals
    W 76–63  24–5
    The Pit 
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Mar 8, 1996*
    (1) No. 10 vs. (4) Colorado State
    Semifinals
    W 71–69  25–5
    The Pit 
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Mar 9, 1996*
    (1) No. 10 vs. (2) New Mexico
    Championship
    L 60–64  25–6
    The Pit 
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    NCAA Tournament
    Mar 14, 1996*
    (4 MW) No. 12 vs. (13 MW) Canisius
    First round
    W 72–43  26–6
    Reunion Arena 
    Dallas, Texas
    Mar 16, 1996*
    (4 MW) No. 12 vs. (5 MW) No. 17 Iowa State
    Second Round
    W 73–67  27–6
    Reunion Arena 
    Dallas, Texas
    Mar 21, 1996*
    (4 MW) No. 12 vs. (1 MW) No. 2 Kentucky
    Midwest Regional semifinal Sweet Sixteen
    L 70–101  27–7
    Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (30,334)
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    *Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
    MW=Midwest.
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    Rankings

    More information Week, Poll ...
    Ranking movements
    Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
    Week
    PollPre1234567891011121314151617Final
    AP1081414131315151315107778101012Not released
    Coaches11101714141416161011977781081012
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