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The Utah Jazz are in the home stretch for their 2025-26 season, and have the Philadelphia 76ers on tap for this weekend as they continue their extended home stand.

But in the process of the second matchup of the season between these two sides, both will be dealing with some key injuries in the process––many of which will shake up each team’s typical rotation headed into the night.

Let’s unpack the injury reports for both the Jazz and 76ers for Saturday night:

Utah Jazz Injury Report

OUT – Isaiah Collier (hamstring)

OUT – Keyonte George (hamstring)

OUT – Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee)

OUT – Walker Kessler (shoulder)

OUT – Lauri Markkanen (hip)

OUT – Jusuf Nurkic (nose)

OUT – Brice Sensabaugh (illness)

QUESTIONABLE – John Konchar (quad)

In all, seven names have been deemed out before gameday, including four of the Jazz’s five typical starters, along with a couple of their key young pieces in the rotation as well.

Isaiah Collier and Brice Sensabaugh come in as the most eye-catching. Collier is listed out with a sore hamstring for his second straight game, making for another rare absence from what he’s been used to so far this season.

As for Sensabaugh, he’ll be out for a second consecutive game as well after being sidelined against the Milwaukee Bucks, leaving the Jazz’s budding one-two punch in the backcourt set to be forced off to the side for yet another night.

John Konchar, the Jazz’s veteran wing acquired at the deadline from the Memphis Grizzlies, will also be listed as questionable before tip-off with a quad injury.

Konchar has missed four of his last five games with Utah after filling in as a consistent depth piece on the wing since his trade in February, and could now extend that absence one more game, depending on how his status shifts.

With the Jazz are extremely hobbled, it’ll leave guys like Ace Bailey and Cody Williams with a large piece of the pie offensively, similar to what was seen in their latest 30-plus point blowout over the Bucks that they’ll still be riding high from entering their matchup against Philly.

Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report

OUT – Joel Embiid (oblique)

OUT – Tyrese Maxey (finger)

OUT – Kelly Oubre Jr. (elbow

OUT – Johni Broome (knee)

Philadelphia won’t be without some key injuries on their behalf as well, the biggest being to their star duo of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, each out with their multiple-week injuries that they’ve been facing long before this one against the Jazz.

Paul George will also remain out due to his 25-game suspension that hit back in January, and thus leaves a big opportunity on the table for VJ Edgecombe, the 76ers’ star rookie guard who was absent in their last meeting against the Jazz, to have a big night as Philadelphia looks to stay afloat in the Eastern Conference standings.

Tip-off between the Jazz and 76ers lands at 7 p.m. MT at the Delta Center, where Utah could very well be staring down a two-straight win, depending on how unique things turn out between both teams beaten down due to injury.

March 20, 2026, 9:07 p.m. ET

Who is Jerrod Calhoun? Meet Utah State head coach that beat Villanova and could be headed for high-major job originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

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On Selection Sunday, when it was announced that Jerrod Calhoun and Utah State were a No. 9 seed in the NCAA Tournament, the Aggies coach went on record saying he thought they were undefeated. The 29-6 Aggies rolled through the Mountain West, winning both the regular-season and tournament titles, but still faced No. 8 Villanova.

Then came Friday, when Calhoun’s squad delivered. The Aggies took down Villanova in a dominant 84-75 performance, proving that the Mountain West champions were far more than just “undefeated” in spirit. For Calhoun, the victory was a culmination of a career spent building programs from the ground up, transitioning his style from Youngstown State to the high altitudes of Logan with seamless precision.

The win wasn’t just a box score highlight; it was a masterclass in the exact brand of blue-collar, high-intensity basketball Calhoun has championed since his days as an assistant under Bob Huggins. As the Aggies head into a Round of 32 matchup with Kansas, the rest of the country is finally catching on to the culture Calhoun has spent years perfecting.

Get to know Calhoun, who has turned Utah State into a national threat.

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Who is Jerrod Calhoun?

Calhoun is the head coach of the Utah State Aggies, currently in his second season leading the program in Logan. Calhoun is known for his style of play, which emphasizes high-speed transition offense and relentless defensive pressure. He took over the Aggies in 2024 and quickly turned them into the class of the Mountain West, leading the program to consecutive regular-season and tournament titles.

Before arriving at Utah State, Calhoun spent seven seasons as the head coach at Youngstown State, where he orchestrated one of the most impressive turnarounds in mid-major basketball. He transformed a struggling Penguins program into a perennial contender, culminating in a 2023 Horizon League regular-season title and the school’s first-ever NIT appearance. His coaching tree is rooted in the high-intensity philosophies of Bob Huggins, whom he served under as an assistant at both Walsh University and West Virginia.

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Calhoun’s national profile has reached new heights during the 2026 NCAA Tournament, fueled by his outspoken confidence in his squad and a dominant first-round upset of No. 8 seed Villanova. Off the court, he is recognized for his focus on culture-building and his ability to leverage the transfer portal to quickly reconstruct competitive rosters. As the Aggies continue their March run, Calhoun has solidified his reputation as one of the most effective and charismatic tacticians in the collegiate game.

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Calhoun’s coaching career is defined by a consistent upward trajectory, taking programs from the bottom of their conferences to championship status.

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Who could hire Jerrod Calhoun?

Calhoun is currently one of the hottest names in the 2026 coaching carousel. After leading Utah State to back-to-back Mountain West titles and a statement NCAA Tournament win over Villanova, several high-major programs are considering him as a top target.

Cincinnati Bearcats

The Bearcats are a natural fit given Calhoun’s history. He is a Cincinnati alumnus (Class of 2004) and got his start in coaching as a graduate assistant there under Bob Huggins. With Wes Miller’s tenure coming to an end, the Cincinnati administration is reportedly looking for a proven winner with deep ties to the program to lead them into their next era in the Big 12.

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Syracuse Orange

Syracuse has also included Calhoun on their watch list of mid-major coaches who could revitalize the program. While the Orange have traditionally leaned toward “in-family” hires, the pressure to return to national relevance has led them to look at proven program-builders like Calhoun who have demonstrated success in multiple regions.

Arizona State Sun Devils

Following Bobby Hurley’s transition to a new role, the Sun Devils are in search of a leader who can navigate the complexities of the Big 12 and re-energize a fan base hungry for consistent tournament appearances. Calhoun’s recent success in the Mountain West — specifically his ability to win in high-altitude, Western environments — makes him a geographically and tactically sound fit for Tempe.

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Where is Jerrod Calhoun from?

Calhoun is from Cleveland, though he is a Calhoun is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati (2004). He earned his degree there while getting his first real taste of big-time basketball.

He began his career at his alma mater as a student assistant and then a graduate assistant under the legendary Bob Huggins. This era in Cincy is where he learned the high-intensity defensive style culture that he still uses today.

His time at UC allowed him to build extensive recruiting networks in the Queen City, which he leveraged heavily later on to find under-the-radar talent for his teams at Youngstown State and now Utah State.

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How old is Jerrod Calhoun?

Calhoun is currently 44 years old.

He was born on October 17, 1981, in East Liverpool, Ohio. He will turn 45 later this year in October.

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Is Jerrod Calhoun related to Jim Calhoun?

No, Jerrod Calhoun is not related to Jim Calhoun.

Despite the shared last name and the fact that both are high-profile college basketball coaches, there is no family connection between them.

Calhoun is from Cleveland, Ohio, and built his career primarily in the Midwest (Youngstown State) before moving to Utah State.

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Jim Calhoun is the legendary Hall of Fame coach most famous for his three national championships at the University of Connecticut.

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MURRAY, Utah (ABC4) — The pediatrician convicted of murdering his wife more than a decade ago has been charged with sexually abusing a child patient at his practice just weeks before the murder.

Johnny Brickman Wall, 62, has been charged with three counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child, a first-degree felony.

These charges stem from a victim who came forward to the Murray Police Department. The victim reported that in 2011 and 2012, when she was between seven and eight years old, Wall was her pediatrician.

The victim reported that during a September 2011 appointment, Wall had her “unzip her pants” so he could examine his stomach for an examination. While feeling her abdomen, he allegedly sexually abused her.

During another visit in February 2012, Wall asked to perform the same examination. He again sexually abused her and also exposed himself to her, documents allege. Medical records corroborated the two appointment dates, one on Sept. 12, 2011, and another on Feb. 15, 2012.

“We hope that these charges help the victim-survivor understand that her community is here to support her, and as an office, we are committed to fighting for the justice she deserves. Our Survivor and Victim Services Division will work to connect her to the resources that can help her start down a path of healing,” Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill is quoted as saying. “We thank the Murray Police Department for their thorough investigation that helped lead to the filing of these charges.”

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Murder conviction

Currently, Wall is in the Utah State Prison, as a jury convicted him of murder in 2015 and a judge sentenced him to 15 years to life in prison. The Utah Court of Appeals upheld that conviction in 2019.

49-year-old Uta Von Schwedler, a University of Utah researcher, was found dead in the bathtub of her Sugar House home on Sept. 26, 2011. The medical examiner concluded that she had drowned in the tub and had a large amount of xanax in her system.

Family members did not believe that her death was a suicide, and investigators determined that Wall was the most likely suspect in her death.

Wall is believed to have injected Von Schwedler, his ex-wife, with xanax and drowned her in the tub to stage a suicide. Prosecutors said that he was upset about an ongoing custody dispute at the time of her murder.

Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

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SAN DIEGO – MJ Collins’ steal and emphatic one-handed slam dunk with 1:13 left gave him 20 points and Utah State opened its fourth straight NCAA Tournament by beating Villanova 86-76 on Friday.

Villanova falls to Utah State as Collins’ late dunk seals 86-76 loss

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Mason Falslev, the Mountain West Conference Player of the Year, scored 22 and helped bring the Aggies back from a 10-point deficit early in the second half.

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Utah State (29-6), the No. 9 seed in the West Region, will play No. 1 seed Arizona in the second round on Sunday. The Wildcats beat No. 16 Long Island 92-58 on Friday.

Collins converted a three-point play with 2:53 left to give the Aggies a 78-73 lead. After No. 8 seed Villanova (24-9) committed a five-second inbound violation, Falslev fed Collins for a layup and an 80-73 lead. Collins intercepted a pass by Bryce Lindsay and went in for his slam for an 84-74 lead.

Lindsay made six 3-pointers and scored 25 points for Villanova. Duke Brennan and Tyler Perkins added 15 points apiece.

The Wildcats used a 9-1 run to open the second half and take a 48-38 lead.

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Villanova made 14 of 30 3-pointers to counter Utah State’s matchup zone. Utah State coach Jerrod Calhoun picked up the structure of the Aggies’ matchup zone from Ralph Willard, the veteran coach who also happens to the father of Villanova’s first-year coach, Kevin Willard.

The Aggies countered with a strong inside game, where they outscored the Wildcats 42-26 in the paint.

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This article was written by Bernie Wilson of The Associated Press.

Well, never mind about that.

After a promising stretch of wins and a tightly contested loss to the Buffalo Sabres, the Vegas Golden Knights suffered a heavy setback on Thursday night, falling 4-0 to the Utah Mammoth. The defeat marked Vegas’ second consecutive shutout loss and the third this month, highlighting ongoing challenges both offensively and defensively.

Vegas goaltender Adin Hill was given a sixth consecutive start by head coach Bruce Cassidy, adding to a heavy workload accumulated over the past week. The decision, aimed at maintaining consistency in net, proved costly. Utah struck early, scoring three goals on three shots within the first eight minutes, putting the Golden Knights in a significant deficit that persisted for most of the game.

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The first two goals were partly the result of defensive lapses, including leaving Clayton Keller unmarked, while the third highlighted Hill’s positioning, as he was unable to react quickly enough to a high-percentage scoring chance.

Hill was replaced following the third goal, with backup Akira Schmid stepping in. The early concession of goals underscored the need for a reliable goaltending tandem in Vegas. With Carter Hart reportedly nearing a return from injury, competition for the starting role could intensify in the coming weeks, though Hart’s injury history raises questions about his long-term availability.

Offensively, the Golden Knights were unable to generate consistent pressure against Utah. While expected goals models, such as Moneypuck, suggested over four scoring chances, the team struggled to convert zone entries into meaningful opportunities. Many shot attempts were blocked or misfired, and high-danger scoring chances were rare.

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The power play, limited to just two opportunities, failed to make an impact, while the penalty kill remained a positive element, successfully neutralizing all Utah advantages with disciplined execution. Vegas also registered a few unlucky bounces, including shots off the post, further limiting offensive production.

The loss extends Vegas’ recent record to seven wins in the last 22 games, highlighting the team’s inconsistency. Since January 19, the Golden Knights are 0-12-1 when allowing the first goal, emphasizing the importance of strong starts and reliable goaltending. With playoff positioning still in contention, the team must address the defensive lapses and offensive inefficiencies exposed against Utah while managing the workload for Hill and Hart moving forward.

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — It was an eventful day for Utah football as the Utes held both their pro day and first practice of spring camp.

The Utes have never had two first rounders in the same draft class. That could change on April 23rd with offensive linemen Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu.

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“I mean, that’s awesome! You know, that doesn’t happen a lot where two bookend tackles get drafted in the first round,” said Lomu. “It’s cool that our entire offensive line is also getting drafted, all five of us are declaring for the draft, which is friken amazing.”

“It’s so cool. Yeah, I mean, like, we metat first at that USC game, the one where Cam had the two-point conversion to win the game,” said Fano. “So that’s where we kind of met and ever since then, he’s been one of my best friends. So, to be able to go through all of this with him has been awesome.”

Morgan Scalley named new Utah head football coach

“Just to learn off each other throughout this past couple of years. It’s just been awesome now that we’re in this position to both get drafted,” said Lomu.

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While some chapters close as Utes others begin anew, the Morgan Scalley era officially kicking off this afternoon as Utah football started spring camp.

“He’s just a winner, man. He really will do whatever it takes to win,” said junior safety Jackson Bennee. “He definitely leads by example and I look up to coach Scalley a lot.”

“The energy! It’s all energy. And that’s one thing I really love about Scalley, because that’s how I am, to bring energy every day, to be consistent, to want the best out of the team,” said Senior quarterback Devon Dampier. “He’s doing a great job so far.”

From Scalley’s point of view day one as the man in charge was….

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“Boring,” said Scalley with a smile. “No, I mean, I don’t get to teach as much. I’m not a position coach. So, I try as much as I can to get out there and teach what I can teach.”

“My role is different. Still have the same energy, the same passion. But I don’t have a position group,” said Scalley.

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More trouble may be coming down the pike for Taylor Frankie Paul … we’re told Utah prosecutors are looking into whether the recent allegations of assaulting ex Dakota Mortensen constitute a violation of her ongoing probation from her separate case in 2023.

Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill tells TMZ … “We have received the police report for the new allegations, and it is our understanding the case is being screened by the Draper City prosecutor. We requested the police report so our prosecutors could evaluate how those new allegations may affect the case for which the defendant is currently on probation.”

TMZ first reported that Dakota claimed Taylor got physical with him, allegedly choking him and ripping his necklace from his neck. We’ve confirmed police were called over the incident, and a report was filed.

While the allegations would be bad for anyone, the implications are even worse for Taylor as she is still on probation until August of this year. She’s still serving 3 years of probation from her 2023 case after pleading guilty to aggravated assault. The incident was captured in video TMZ posted Thursday.

ANAHEIM — With just four of their remaining 14 games slated against presently playoff-bound clubs, the Ducks head to Salt Lake City to face the Utah Mammoth, one of the tougher opponents on their remaining schedule.

The Ducks were one click ahead of the rest of the Pacific Division after picking up a point despite a lackluster effort against the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday (despite his goal and assist, former Flyers prospect Cutter Gauthier has yet to beat Philly in four tries). Utah was five points clear of a wild-card spot in the more competitive Central Division.

For the Ducks (37-28-4, 78 points), their last playoff appearance came in 2018. Meanwhile, the Mammoth (35-27-6, 76 points) just arrived in Utah last season from Arizona, where their prior existence as the Coyotes saw them miss every traditional NHL postseason since 2012, when they lost to the Kings in the conference finals.

“They’ve had a heck of a year. They’re kind of in the same boat organizationally and traditionally in the last number of years, with a lot of young prospects that are turning the corner. They’ve put themselves in a playoff spot now,” Ducks coach Joel Quenneville said.

It will be a rubber match between two up-and-comers. The Ducks won the first meeting on Nov. 17 after Troy Terry’s goal with five seconds left in regulation sent them to overtime for Olen Zellweger’s game-winner. The second showdown was the Ducks’ most lopsided loss of the year, a 7-0 trampling on Dec. 3.

“We kicked them pretty good in one game and they gave us more than our share when they got us in their turn here,” Quenneville added. “Expect a hard, hard game.”

The Flyers gave the Ducks an arduous task as well, playing with active sticks, tight gaps and few options to connect on long passes or otherwise generate rush chances. Quenneville asserted that most games down the home stretch would be similarly contested.

That will be a test of mettle for the Ducks, who on one hand are in the top five in points percentage since snapping their nine-game losing streak, but on the other have by far the worst goal differential of those five franchises. The Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets and Dallas Stars all have differentials of +20 or better in that span, while the Ducks are barely in the black at +3.

Utah, which placed 10th in that stretch, has a +14 mark in that stretch to bring it to +23 on the year. Clayton Keller and Nick Schmaltz, who recently signed an eight-year contract extension worth $64 million, pace the Mammoth in scoring while Dylan Guenther leads them in goals and Mikhail Sergachev is tops in defensive scoring.

DUCKS AT MAMMOTH

When: Friday, 7 p.m. PT

Where: Delta Center, Salt Lake City

How to watch: Victory+, KCOP (Ch. 13)