UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Utah Valley University's basketball program competes from Orem, Utah, where the school's 48,670-student population provides strong community support for athletics. Coach Todd Phillips directs the Wolverines from the UCCU Center, where the team has constructed an impressive 14-0 home record this season while posting an 18-7 overall mark. The Western Athletic Conference squad scores 81.5 points per game while holding opponents to 68.1, demonstrating balanced offensive efficiency and defensive discipline across their 15-player roster.
The Wolverines' home dominance contrasts sharply with their 4-7 road record, highlighting the UCCU Center's significance as a competitive advantage in Phillips' system. Utah Valley's 6-4 conference record positions them competitively within the WAC standings, with their offensive output of 81.5 PPG ranking among the league's more productive units. Founded in 1941, the university's athletic program has grown substantially alongside institutional expansion, now fielding Division I competition that reflects both the school's resources and regional basketball tradition in a state known for intense college hoops culture.
KEY FACTS
| School | Utah Valley University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Western Athletic Conference |
| Division | D1 |
| Location | Orem, Utah |
| Venue | UCCU Center |
| Head Coach | Todd Phillips |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaac Davis | F |
| 24 | AJ Dixon | G |
| 23 | Isaac Hawkins | F |
| 15 | Tyler Hendricks | G |
| 2 | Jackson Holcombe | G |
| 9 | Braden Housley | G |
| 99 | Joul Karram | C |
| 10 | Trevan Leonhardt | G |
| 12 | Tyler Medaris | F |
| 5 | AJ Riggs | G |
| 3 | Jaxson Roberts | G |
| 7 | Noah Taitz | G |
| 4 | Sherman Weatherspoon IV | G |
| 11 | Tyler Weaver | F |
| 8 | Hayden Welling | F |
SEASON RECORD
25-8
Overall
18-1
Home
7-7
Away
11-5
Conference
80.2 PPG / 68.5 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5 | West Coast Baptist Eagles | W 116-35 |
| Nov 8 | Boise State Broncos | L 77-101 |
| Nov 13 | Westminster (UT) Griffins | W 91-60 |
| Nov 16 | Fresno State Bulldogs | L 74-75 |
| Nov 20 | UC Irvine Anteaters | W 79-72 |
| Nov 25 | South Dakota State Jackrabbits | W 75-52 |
| Nov 26 | Samford Bulldogs | W 89-45 |
| Dec 4 | San Diego State Aztecs | L 66-77 |
| Dec 6 | Bowling Green Falcons | W 82-71 |
| Dec 11 | Idaho State Bengals | W 73-69 |
| Dec 13 | UC Santa Barbara Gauchos | W 68-53 |
| Dec 18 | Weber State Wildcats | W 90-74 |
| Dec 20 | Bethesda Flames | W 109-48 |
| Dec 30 | California Baptist Lancers | W 73-66 |
| Jan 2 | Tarleton State Texans | W 91-85 |
| Jan 3 | Abilene Christian Wildcats | L 68-85 |
| Jan 9 | Southern Utah Thunderbirds | W 89-72 |
| Jan 10 | Utah Tech Trailblazers | W 92-76 |
| Jan 17 | UT Arlington Mavericks | W 86-74 |
| Jan 22 | Southern Utah Thunderbirds | L 70-84 |
| Jan 25 | California Baptist Lancers | L 71-78 |
| Jan 30 | Tarleton State Texans | W 83-55 |
| Feb 6 | Abilene Christian Wildcats | W 68-55 |
| Feb 7 | UT Arlington Mavericks | W 81-60 |
| Feb 13 | Utah Tech Trailblazers | L 77-81 |
| Feb 20 | California Baptist Lancers | W 65-46 |
| Feb 21 | UT Arlington Mavericks | W 66-54 |
| Feb 27 | Tarleton State Texans | W 79-72 |
| Feb 28 | Abilene Christian Wildcats | W 74-67 |
| Mar 6 | Southern Utah Thunderbirds | W 92-88 |
| Mar 8 | Utah Tech Trailblazers | W 104-101 |
| Mar 14 | UT Arlington Mavericks | W 67-65 |
| Mar 15 | California Baptist Lancers | L 61-63 |
ANALYTICS
+11.7
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
51.6%
SOS
#152
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.5031
103.6
Adj O
103.5
Adj D
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Utah Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Utah Valley Men's Basketball compete in?
- Utah Valley Wolverines Men's Basketball competes in the Western Athletic Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
- Where does Utah Valley play men's basketball home games?
- Utah Valley Men's Basketball plays home games at UCCU Center in Orem, UT.
- Who is the head coach of Utah Valley Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Utah Valley Wolverines Men's Basketball is Todd Phillips.
- When was Utah Valley Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Utah Valley Men's Basketball is not currently available.