In this episode, Andrew Crowley aka Runnin' Hoops Pod joins Steve Bartle, to provide a clear-eyed progress report on the Utes’ season and what the Big 12 grind is revealing about the rebuild. We break down where Utah has genuinely improved, why the offense is ahead of schedule, and how the Big 12 has exposed structural issues that can’t be ignored — from defense and rebounding to roster balance and road competitiveness. We also zoom out to the big picture: what this season tells us about Alex Jensen’s early blueprint, how much of this is roster versus scheme, and what must be addressed in the portal and on the recruiting trail for Utah to take a real step forward next season.