2003–04 Utah Utes men's basketball team

The 2003–04 Utah Utes men's basketball team represented the University of Utah as a member of the Mountain West Conference during the 2003–04 men's basketball season. This season would mark the end of an era for the Utah men's basketball program as head coach Rick Majerus, serving in his 15th season, retired due to health concerns after 20 games. Fourth-year assistant, Kerry Rupp, guided the program for the remainder of the season. The Utes finished with an overall record of 24–9 (9–5 WAC), won the Mountain West tournament, and received an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.

2003–04 Utah Utes men's basketball
NCAA tournament, first round
ConferenceMountain West Conference
Record24–9 (9–5 MWC)
Head coach
  • Rick Majerus (15th season; first 20 games)
  • Kerry Rupp (4th season; interim, final 13 games)
Home arenaJon M. Huntsman Center
2003–04 Mountain West Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Air Force122 .857227  .759
BYU104 .714219  .700
Utah95 .643249  .727
UNLV77 .5001813  .581
New Mexico59 .3571414  .500
San Diego State59 .3571416  .467
Wyoming410 .2861117  .393
Colorado State410 .2861316  .448
2004 Mountain West tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll
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