SALT LAKE CITY— Alex Jensen and his Utah basketball program have secured the commitment from Elmeri Abbey, a point guard from Finland. He becomes the ninth addition to the new Runnin’ Utes roster.

This continues Utah’s roster overhaul, which has featured mostly transfer portal activity. Abbey is the first international player to commit to Jensen and the Utes.

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Elmeri Abbey commits to the Runnin’ Utes

This is a significant addition for Utah, as Abbey helps to solidify the depth in the backcourt, more specifically point guard.

Abbey has played for Jyvaskyla Basketball Academy in Finland’s top basketball league. There the 6-foot, 180-pound guard played in 27 games and averaged 19.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 5

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