Utah Forward Ezra Ausar To Enter NCAA Transfer Portal
Apr 5, 2025, 10:08 AM
ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Utah Utes forward Ezra Ausar (2) drives to the basket during the basketball game between the UCF Knights and the Utah Utes on February 23rd, 2025 at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, FL. (Photo by Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
(Photo by Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah basketball’s Ezra Ausar will enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, according to reports made on Friday night.
The junior forward averaged 12.4 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. Ausar’s portal entry was expected.
NEWS: Utah guard Ezra Ausar plans to Enter the transfer portal he tells @TheAthleticCBB
He averaged 12.4 points and 5.0 rebounds per game pic.twitter.com/G6lHollQcK
— Tobias Bass (@tobias_bass) April 5, 2025
Ezra Ausar To Enter The Transfer Portal Waters
Ausar started his college career with East Carolina in 2022. After two seasons with the Pirates, he hit the portal and committed to Utah last summer.
Ausar started the season at a solid level and turned into a go-to option for Utah in conference play.
In his junior season with the Utes, Ausar increased his average in points and rebounds from the previous year while averaging fewer minutes. In Big 12 play specifically, Ausar averaged 13.3 points and 5.3 rebounds while shooting 49% from the field.
However, Utah finished with a 16-16 record, lost early in the Big 12 Championship, and missed an NCAA Tournament bid.
Alex Jensen Rebuilding Runnin’ Utes Program Will Strengthen Utah Basketball Community
With Alex Jensen now leading the University of Utah men’s basketball program, the former Runnin’ Ute standout will soon begin to lay the foundation for his program.
Jensen’s connection to the university and extensive coaching background uniquely positions him to reconnect the program with its storied history and inspire optimism for the future.
It’s become clear, though, that his mere presence is already resonating with the Utah basketball community, which bodes well for him and the program’s future.
Introducing, the 17th Head Coach in Runnin’ Utes History, Alex Jensen‼️ pic.twitter.com/khgmVsyjHB
— Utah Basketball (@UtahMBB) March 18, 2025
Within the state of Utah, there is a strong basketball community. Thanks to the Utah Jazz and the success of nearly every local college program, basketball carries a lot of value here. The hiring of Jensen strengthens Utah basketball’s own community, which is a tight-knit, passionate group with a dedicated fanbase and former players.
His mere presence has already resonated with Runnin’ Utes fans. Utah’s ticket office has seen a surge in inquiries regarding season tickets, particularly from fans who had distanced themselves in recent years. Not only have previous season ticket holders expressed interest in returning to the Huntsman Center, but hundreds of totally new season ticket requests have flooded the ticket office.
That speaks to one aspect of the Utah basketball community, but another is the relationship between the program and former players. Many Runnin’ Ute alums have expressed renewed enthusiasm, eager to see Jensen steer the program back to prominence.
