The University of Utah announced this week that Austrian center Fynn Schott will join the Runnin’ Utes for the 2026‑27 campaign, adding a 6‑foot‑9 presence to a front court that has been reshaped by recent roster moves. Schott, a 20‑year‑old from Fürstenfeld, committed to Utah in February after a season in Spain’s Primera FEB with Hestia Menorca, where he recorded 2.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. Internationally, he has represented Austria in FIBA World Cup qualifiers, averaging 17 points, 13 rebounds and a block against the Netherlands.
His arrival coincides with eligibility turbulence that has seen Noam Yaacov ruled ineligible for the upcoming season and guard Trey Campbell added to the roster while his status is reviewed. Meanwhile, sixth‑year graduate Babacar Faye, who missed the entire 2025‑26 year due to injury, has re‑joined the team, bringing veteran depth to the paint. The moves come as the program welcomes a group of new big men, including Malek Gomma, Zati Loubaki, Alec Anigbata, Lukas McCann and Jaxon Johnson.
A New Core Takes Shape
With the blend of fresh talent and returning veterans, Utah’s interior looks poised for a competitive edge as the program seeks to solidify its identity under second‑year coach Alex Jensen. Jensen has described Schott as the cornerstone of a developmental plan that aims to blend immediate impact with long‑term growth, positioning the Utes to compete more aggressively in the upcoming season.