Utah Basketball Lands International Christmas Surprise, Lucas Langarita
Dec 24, 2025, 9:25 AM | Updated: 1:02 pm
Dec 6, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes head coach Alex Jensen watches play against the California Baptist Lancers during the first half at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah basketball just landed a significant international piece, Lucas Langarita, who will join the program for the second semester of the season.
Langarita has officially committed to Utah, giving first-year head coach Alex Jensen a promising addition as he continues to reshape the Runnin’ Utes roster. Considered one of the top prospects in Spain, the 6-foot-5 guard has averaged 17.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists and 29 minutes in seven FIBA U20 Eurobasketball games.
“We’re excited to welcome Lucas to our program,” Alex Jensen said in a press release. “He is a gifted young player who will be a positive addition to our team.”
📰 | Utah Men's Basketball Adds Lucas Langarita
🔗 https://t.co/aybxdHe9bj#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/KxKp8QLpYj
— Utah Basketball (@UtahMBB) December 24, 2025
According to a source familiar with Langarita’s recruitment, high major programs like Florida, Oklahoma and USC were all involved. Langarita reunites with Martin Schiller, who was a former coach.
“After losing a key contributor to injury before the start of the season, our staff worked diligently across the globe to secure a significant mid-year addition,” GM Wes Wilcox said in the press release. “While the timing and his transition from Europe to the NCAA are unique, we’re excited to welcome Lucas to our program as we head into Big 12 play.”
His addition adds immediate intrigue — and long-term upside — to Utah’s rebuild. The Spanish wing brings size, skill, and high-level European development experience to Salt Lake City.
With his skillset, he continues a clear trend under the new staff, expanding Utah’s recruiting footprint while maintaining a focus on skill development and positional versatility. He squarely into Jensen’s vision of a versatile, modern roster that can defend multiple positions and play with pace.
For Utah, the timing matters. This isn’t a splash for splash’s sake — it’s a calculated addition to a roster in need of talent, in any and all forms. Langarita gives the Utes another wing who can grow into a featured role as the program turns the page.
Utah lands one of Spain’s better prospects in 6’5 20-year old Lucas Langarita per @Eurohopes
Langarita chose Utah and will reunite with former HC Martin Schiller, will be eligible immediately for the second semester.
Lucas averaged 17.1 PPG, 3 RPG and 2.6 APG during the U20… pic.twitter.com/IIngiezo5R
— Arman Jovic (@PDTScouting) December 24, 2025
The Bottom Line
Utah basketball added a promising piece, that will bolster the program’s immediate outlook. The addition of Langarita at the midway point of the season is an interesting dynamic. The college basketball landscape is shifting and Utah bringing in an addition signals some momentum, international reach, and belief in where Alex Jensen is taking the program.
