All eyes are on Region 3 where a pivotal matchup looms between the No. 4-ranked American Fork Cavemen and the No. 13 Corner Canyon Chargers (Desert News rankings as of Jan. 11). This clash, spotlighted as the Utah Sports Ink Game of the Week, could solidify American Fork's grip on the top spot in the region following their impressive victory over Lone Peak on Tuesday, January 13.

Ice Age at Rice-Eccles: Why the Utah Mammoth Taking It Outdoors Is the majestic Spectacle We Need

Friday night’s showdown between Timpview and Orem is the kind of matchup that defines January basketball along the Wasatch Front — a measuring stick game with region implications, state-title intrigue, and elite talent on display.

Fifteen Utah high school boys varsity teams competed across nine divisions in one of the nation’s premier holiday tournaments, facing elite programs from across the country. By the time the weeklong event wrapped up in Las Vegas (Dec. 16–23), Utah schools had posted an impressive 40–16 combined record, with multiple division championships and a clear message sent beyond state lines.

While most Utah high school basketball programs are enjoying a brief pause for Christmas under the UHSAA moratorium, a strong contingent of teams has packed their bags and headed south for one of the nation’s premier holiday showcases — the Tarkanian Classic in Las Vegas.

The Whittingham era ends – and BYU’s moment begins.

Olympus and Gavin Lowe, look up to the challenge again for the repeat of a 5A boys basketball state title. Lowe and the Titans were impressive at Highland High last night, December 16.

Wasatch Front snowpack is off to a lean start this winter. Utah Sports Ink breaks down how current conditions affect ski resorts, winter sports, and recreation—and why the season is far from decided.

BYU’s rally from 22 down against Clemson showed elite potential but also exposed issues with slow starts, rebounding, and bench production. This insight piece breaks down what the Cougars must fix to stay on a Final Four path.

BYU heads to Madison Square Garden for a marquee matchup with Clemson, a 7–2 ACC contender featuring two former Wasatch Front standouts (Carter Welling & Jake Wahlin). With conference play approaching and rotations still taking shape, the Cougars look to make one last statement before entering the Big 12 gauntlet. See the Game Day Update and what the Sports Books and Fan Duel are saying about this game.

In the often-overlooked landscape of 2A high school basketball, a quiet revolution is unfolding at Rowland Hall. Leading it is Jrue Miller, a 17-year-old sophomore guard who, just weeks ago, had never played a minute of varsity basketball. Today, he sits atop Utah’s entire scoring leaderboard.

As every Utah hoops season reminds us, preseason rankings rarely survive the first month intact. December has a way of reshuffling expectations as teams settle in, and early stars emerge.