Utah Insider

Steve Bartle

Steve Bartle is a seasoned sports media member specializing in Utah Athletics, an insider with nearly 10 years of experience covering the school. He has covered multiple Pac-12 Conference championship games and bowl games, including the 2021 and 2022 Rose Bowl games, as well as conference basketball and baseball tournaments, and Utah’s transition to the Big 12 Conference.

He hosts Utah and Big 12 podcasts on KSL Sports. He has earned certification through The Scouting Academy, a curriculum designed to teach the process of scouting football players. Thanks to his experience, he has developed a solid understanding of college athletics, talent evaluation, recruiting, and media coverage.

Utah President Taylor Randall Attends National College Sports Roundtable

By attending the presidential roundtable, Taylor Randall provided the University of Utah a presence in conversations that could shape the future structure of college sports.
6 months ago

Utah Baseball To Open New Era With First Game At America First Ballpark

Opening day always carries anticipation, this one carries history. It will be the first chapter of Utah baseball’s new home — and the beginning of a new era for the program.
6 months ago

Morgan Scalley: “Utah Through and Through” — Inside The Utes’ New Era

Spring football is approaching in Salt Lake City, and for Utah head coach Morgan Scalley, it's an exciting opportunity for him and his program.
6 months ago

Alex Jensen Calls First Half “Embarrassing” As Utah Falls to Colorado

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah head coach Alex Jensen didn’t sugarcoat it. After Colorado built a massive early lead and held on for a 92–78 win at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, Jensen’s postgame message centered on the way the Utes started the game. “Very disappointing first half,” Jensen said afterward. “I think everybody expects […]
6 months ago

Colorado Dominates Early, Holds Off Utah Rally

By the time Utah found its rhythm, Colorado already had the game in hand.
6 months ago

Utah Women’s Basketball Heads To Kansas City, Big 12 Tournament

Tournament play always requires players to elevate their games. Utah will need that in order to improve their NCAA Tournament hopes.
6 months ago

Utah, Colorado Game Preview, Score Prediction

Utah's performance largely hinges on execution. If Utah controls the pace and limits mistakes, this becomes a tight, competitive game vs Colorado.
6 months ago

Spencer Fano, Caleb Lomu Shine On Final Day Of NFL Combine, Dallen Bentley Boosts Stock In Indianapolis

Utah prospects Spencer Fano, Caleb Lomu turned heads with strong NFL Combine performances, while Dallen Bentley helped himself too.
6 months ago

With Two Games Left, Utah Still Battling The Same Offensive Habits

To start the game Saturday, the Runnin' Utes looked connected. Then, just as quickly, Utah reverted to habits that have haunted them all season.
7 months ago

Droughts Define Utah’s Road Setback Against Arizona State

Scoring droughts defined Utah's outing against Arizona State in the desert today, as the Utes fall to the Sun Devils, 73-60.
7 months ago

Utah, Arizona State Game Preview, Score Prediction

After a brutal outing the last matchup, Utah travels to Tempe to take on the Arizona State Sun Devils.
7 months ago

Utes Rally In Colorado, Deliver Season-Saving Win

Led by 21 points from Lani White, the Utes stormed back to beat Colorado 67–64 to secure a season-saving win on the road.
7 months ago

Alex Jensen: ‘You Don’t Beat Teams Like That Turning It Over’

“We didn’t handle their pressure very well,” Utah head coach Alex Jensen said after their 75-59 loss to Iowa State.
7 months ago

Iowa State’s Pressure Overwhelms Utah In The Huntsman

Every time Utah made a mini push — a Dawes dunk, a McHenry jumper, a Brown free-throw trip — Iowa State answered by tightening defensively.
7 months ago

From SLC To Indy: Utah’s Combine Crew, Their Draft Stakes

Five Utes will head to Indianapolis this week with a chance to improve their draft stock at the 2026 NFL Combine.
7 months ago

Jensen Points to “Little Things” as Utah Falls in Two-Point Battle with UCF

After Utah’s 73–71 loss to UCF, Alex Jensen’s message centered on the small moments that decide Big 12 games.
7 months ago

Utah’s Comeback Effort Stalls in Two-Point Loss to UCF

Utah showed fight in this one. They adjusted to the different looks. They battled on the glass. The effort was there tonight. UCF was just good enough to earn the win.
7 months ago

Third-Quarter Collapse Costs Utah In Rivalry Loss to BYU

For the first 20 minutes, this had the feel of a heated rivalry game. For the next 10, it was like Utah forgot how to play ball as BYU raced out to a 21-point lead.
7 months ago

Seydou Traore ‘Took the Challenge’ — And Led Utah To The Win

Utah got off to a great start collectively and Seydou Traore's late-game defense preserved those efforts in win over West Virginia.
7 months ago

Utah Finishes the Fight, Seydou Traore’s Clutch Play Seals Victory Over West Virginia

Utah walked out of Morgantown with a 61–56 win over West Virginia in an ugly game they led for over 39 minutes.
7 months ago

Utah’s 2026 Recruiting Class: Scouting Reports & Program Vision

With the transfer portal on the horizon, there is plenty more roster movement coming but Alex Jensen's first recruiting class provides direction for Utah basketball.
7 months ago

Utah Can’t Hold Late Lead, Drops Tight One to Cincinnati

Utah had a chance to steal one on the road and Jensen's squad couldn't finish the job against Cincinnati.
7 months ago

Utah Basketball Adds Promising Austrian Big Fynn Schott

The Runnin’ Utes have pulled off a serious international recruiting win. Austrian big man Fynn Schott has committed to Utah’s 2026 recruiting class.
7 months ago

Utah Honors Legendary Women’s Basketball Coach Elaine Elliott

Elaine Elliott’s impact wasn’t only measured in victories (and there were plenty). She shaped the identity of Utah women’s basketball.
7 months ago