SALT LAKE CITY-Late Friday, Utah men’s basketball confirmed they will host the Manhattan Jaspers Saturday December 11 at the Huntsman Center.

Manhattan compets in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, otherwise known as the MAAC.

This is a historic meeting as it is the first time the Utes and Jaspers have met on the hardwood.

Manhattan is coached by Steve Masiello who is 147-162 (.476) entering his 11th season at the helm of the program.

Masiello is the longest-tenured coach in the MAAC presently.