Utah Tech is in its final season in the WAC as the Trailblazers will join the Big Sky Conference in 2026-27.

Jon Judkins has coached college basketball for 30-plus years, and continues to lead the Utah Tech men’s basketball program in the Division I journey. One thing that Judkins and his staff are learning about recruiting, is that perhaps they can pitch to kids to come to St. George, have a good year, and then go make some money. In today’s transfer portal-era, it’s not a bad plan.

Listen to what Judkins has to say and more about his 2025-26 Trailblazer squad.

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