SOUTHERN UTAH THUNDERBIRDS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Southern Utah basketball operates from Cedar City in a school founded in 1897 with an enrollment of 15,444 students, competing in the Western Athletic Conference at Division I level. Head Coach Rob Jeter directs a 16-player roster from the America First Events Center, where the Thunderbirds have found their strongest footing this season. The home court advantage proves significant: Southern Utah posted a 6-4 record at America First Events Center compared to a 3-13 mark on the road, highlighting the 10-game disparity between playing environments.
Offensive balance remains a challenge for the Thunderbirds, who average 76.1 points per game while allowing opponents 79.6 points nightly. In conference play, Southern Utah holds a 4-6 record within the Western Athletic Conference, reflecting the competitive landscape of mid-major basketball. The overall 9-17 record demonstrates the consistency of the team's struggles both at home and away, with road performance representing the most pressing area of concern heading into the remainder of the season.
KEY FACTS
| School | Southern Utah University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Western Athletic Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Cedar City, Utah |
| Venue | America First Events Center |
| Head Coach | Rob Jeter |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Lorenzo Abellar | G |
| 24 | Cale Barclay | F |
| 5 | Zach Bell | G |
| 10 | Langston Binns | G |
| 25 | Kai Burdick | C |
| 0 | Isaiah Cottrell | F |
| 1 | Elijah Duval | G |
| 35 | Jaiden Feroah | F |
| 3 | Tanner Hayhurst | G |
| 23 | Chuks Isitua | F |
| 13 | Brayden Johnson | G |
| 20 | Dylan Jones | G |
| 7 | Zeplin Kidd | G |
| 9 | Jalen Lee | G |
| 11 | Juok Riak | F |
| 2 | Logan Stephens | G |
SEASON RECORD
10-22
Overall
7-6
Home
3-16
Away
5-10
Conference
76.3 PPG / 79.5 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5 | Arizona State Sun Devils | L 64-81 |
| Nov 9 | UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros | L 72-95 |
| Nov 12 | Bethesda Flames | W 118-60 |
| Nov 16 | Omaha Mavericks | L 85-90 |
| Nov 18 | Gonzaga Bulldogs | L 50-122 |
| Nov 20 | Washington State Cougars | L 74-98 |
| Nov 23 | Nobel Knights | W 103-68 |
| Nov 28 | Robert Morris Colonials | L 54-61 |
| Nov 29 | Stetson Hatters | W 70-68 |
| Dec 2 | West Coast Baptist Eagles | W 124-59 |
| Dec 6 | Oregon State Beavers | L 70-81 |
| Dec 13 | Washington Huskies | L 69-105 |
| Dec 19 | Northern Arizona Lumberjacks | L 57-65 |
| Dec 30 | Utah Tech Trailblazers | L 66-80 |
| Jan 4 | UT Arlington Mavericks | L 77-86 |
| Jan 9 | Utah Valley Wolverines | L 72-89 |
| Jan 11 | California Baptist Lancers | L 55-58 |
| Jan 16 | Tarleton State Texans | W 106-105 |
| Jan 18 | Abilene Christian Wildcats | W 74-52 |
| Jan 22 | Utah Valley Wolverines | W 84-70 |
| Jan 25 | Utah Tech Trailblazers | L 91-102 |
| Jan 30 | UT Arlington Mavericks | L 61-80 |
| Jan 31 | Abilene Christian Wildcats | W 79-76 |
| Feb 8 | Tarleton State Texans | L 59-62 |
| Feb 13 | California Baptist Lancers | L 66-83 |
| Feb 14 | UT Arlington Mavericks | W 78-73 |
| Feb 20 | Tarleton State Texans | L 74-78 |
| Feb 21 | Abilene Christian Wildcats | L 83-87 |
| Mar 1 | Utah Tech Trailblazers | W 81-67 |
| Mar 6 | Utah Valley Wolverines | L 88-92 |
| Mar 8 | California Baptist Lancers | L 75-82 |
| Mar 13 | UT Arlington Mavericks | L 63-69 |
ANALYTICS
-3.2
Pt Diff
L3
Streak
54.4%
SOS
#222
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.3835
103.3
Adj O
107.7
Adj D
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Utah Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Southern Utah Men's Basketball compete in?
- Southern Utah Thunderbirds Men's Basketball competes in the Western Athletic Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Southern Utah play men's basketball home games?
- Southern Utah Men's Basketball plays home games at America First Events Center in Cedar City, UT.
- Who is the head coach of Southern Utah Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Southern Utah Thunderbirds Men's Basketball is Rob Jeter.
- When was Southern Utah Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Southern Utah Men's Basketball is not currently available.