Can Utah be an elite Pac-12 program, or is middle of the pack the way it will stay?

The Utah men’s basketball program was at a crossroads when it joined the Pac-12 Conference.A program that had national success under Rick Majerus only had reached the postseason twice in a seven-season stretch, and only three times did the Utes finish over .500. Things on the horizon appeared even tougher with national powerhouses such as Arizona and UCLA awaiting in conference play.New coach Larry Krystkowiak and his staff dived into a rebuilding project. The first year was rough. A 6-25