The Runnin' Utes earned their victory lap with an NIL war chest of about $2 million in total. “They do have a lot of resources,” Smith said following Utah’s 74-69 win over Kansas State on Monday. “We don’t talk about it, any of that stuff, as a team. But it’s a small world and these guys have a pretty good feel of what goes on out there.

Utah's Runnin' Utes upset No. 17 Kansas 74-67 at home. Gabe Madsen became Utah's all-time 3-point leader, scoring 24 points. Utah's defense and rebounding were key, forcing 12 Kansas turnovers.

Gabe Madsen scored 24 points and became Utah’s career leader in made 3-pointers as the Utes beat No. 17 Kansas 74-67

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes guard Gabe Madsen (55) breaks Utah’s all time 3 point record in the final minutes of their 74-64 win over the Kansas Jayhawks during an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Salt Lake City.

The 288th made 3-pointer of Madsen’s college career broke the Utah school record for made 3s that was previously held by Nick Jacobson. That also ended up being a crucial basket, giving the Runnin’ Utes a 67-60 cushion with 1:58 to play in an eventual 74-67 victory over No.

Gabe Madsen scored 24 points and became Utah's career leader in made 3-pointers as the Utes beat No. 17 Kansas 74-67 on Saturday night. Madsen's fifth and final 3-pointer of the game with 1:58 to play gave him the Utah career record of 288 made 3s.