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True, Utah football is ranked in the top 25, and with USC coming to town, it's hard to split attention.

But consider this: Another potential top-25 team will offer a first glimpse tonight of its modified style and renovated home.

Basketball season is dribbling up quick, and the Runnin' Utes will play a showcase Tuesday night at a newly upgraded Huntsman Center. Starting at 7 p.m., fans can see what an offseason of work and additions has done for Utah, which finished with 21 wins and an NIT berth last season.

Some pieces will be familiar: Led by all-Pac-12 guard Delon Wright, the Utes also feature returning starters and contributors in Jordan Loveridge, Brandon Taylor, Dakarai Tucker, Dallin Bachynski and Jeremy Olsen. But prepare to familiarize yourself with some talented newcomers: Kyle Kuzma, Brekkott Chapman, Isaiah Wright, Chris Reyes and Jakob Poeltl among them.

What Larry Krystkowiak hopes to showcase is Utah's depth and talent at all positions, one through five. From early practices, the most talented roster Krystkowiak has coached is earning positive returns. Time to put that to the test with people in the seats.

"We've got a tight-knit group, and I don't think there's any lack of competition in our practice," Krystkowiak said after a recent practice. "We've got some size. We've got some guys who can shoot it. We've got some guys who can defend a little bit."

There's work to do: The team is still blending its experience with its youth, and the Utes are also integrating into a motion-based offense with more player control. Krystkowiak has said he wants to see better defense from his players, and the Utes aim to be a better shooting (35.1 percent from 3-point range) and rebounding team (ninth in offensive rebounding percent in Pac-12 play) than last year.

With so much depth, Krystkowiak will be starting to divvy up minutes, and some good players won't play all that much. But he thinks better team chemistry will help even those who don't play significant time find ways to meaningfully contribute. And it also gives the coaching staff more leverage: If one player isn't getting things done on the floor, he can be swapped out.

"It changes the dynamic a little bit," he said of the team's depth. "I think all-in-all, it's a positive thing."

The intrasquad scrimmage will have two 16-minute halves. The team will hold an autograph session for fans after the game. The team is inviting season-ticket holders to visit Huntsman Lounge before the scrimmage to redeem vouchers for gifts.

Out of state folks, the scrimmage WILL be streamed live online. Utah's athletics department will release the link shortly before the start. Follow me on Twitter (@kylegoon) to keep an eye out for the link.

The Runnin' Utes open the season on Nov. 14 at home against Ball State.

The Tribune has already worked in a few stories about the basketball team, with games still a few weeks away. Here's a chance for you to catch up:

• The Runnin' Utes kicked off practice with higher expectations.

• Utah's improved squad isn't lingering on preseason hype.

• Notes on how the new motion offense will work, in theory, and Kyle Kuzma's long wait to play.

• Delon Wright decided to come back thanks much in part to his mother.

• A rundown of Utah's newcomers and how they're adjusting.

• Notes on rebounding and Huntsman Center upgrades.

• Hey, did you know Utah has new jerseys this season? The Utes have new jerseys this season.

Kyle Goonkgoon@sltrib.comTwitter: @kylegoon