1996–97 Utah Utes men's basketball team

The 1996–97 Utah Utes men's basketball team represented the University of Utah as a member of the Western Athletic Conference during the 1996–97 men's basketball season. Led by head coach Rick Majerus, the Utes made a run through the NCAA tournament to the West regional final. The team finished with an overall record of 29–4 (15–1 WAC).

1996–97 Utah Utes men's basketball
WAC tournament champions
WAC Regular season champions
NCAA tournament, Elite Eight
ConferenceWestern Athletic Conference
DivisionMountain
Ranking
CoachesNo. 6
APNo. 2
Record29–4 (15–1 WAC)
Head coach
  • Rick Majerus (8th season)
CaptainKeith Van Horn
Home arenaJon M. Huntsman Center
1996–97 WAC men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Mountain
No. 2 Utah151 .938294  .879
Tulsa124 .7502410  .706
No. 11 New Mexico115 .688258  .758
TCU79 .4382213  .629
SMU79 .4381612  .571
Rice610 .3751215  .444
UTEP610 .3751313  .500
BYU016 .000125  .038
Pacific
Fresno State124 .7502012  .625
Hawaii124 .750218  .724
UNLV115 .6882210  .688
Colorado State106 .625209  .690
Wyoming88 .5001216  .429
San Jose State511 .3131314  .481
San Diego State412 .2501215  .444
Air Force214 .125719  .269
1997 WAC tournament winner
Rankings from AP poll
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