NCAA Grants Waiver For Both Gach, Guard Immediately Eligible For Utes

SALT LAKE CITY –  Utah men’s basketball head coach Craig Smith announced that the NCAA granted a waiver for Both Gach, making the guard immediately eligible to play for the Runnin’ Utes.

Smith announced the news on Friday, November 12.

“We are excited for Both first and foremost,” Smith said. “As I mentioned previously during our media availabilities, Both has been a consummate pro during this whole process, especially when he had to watch his teammates instead of helping them on the floor Tuesday night in our season opener. We can’t wait to have him join us back on the floor this Saturday!”

🚨🚨 BREAKING 🚨🚨
 @TutBoth HAS BEEN GRANTED HIS WAIVER!! #GoUtes https://t.co/Ofv0Ttz8sB

— Utah Basketball (@UtahMBB) November 12, 2021

While at Utah, Gach played in 57 games with 39 starts. He averaged 9.1 points, 2.5 assists and 2.8 rebounds per game. During his one season at Minnesota, Gach posted averages of 6.8 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest. He started in 16 of the 29 games played for the Golden Gophers.

His best game as a Runnin’ Ute was when he scored 28 points against Colorado on March 7, 2020. At Minnesota, his best game was against North Dakota when he dropped 21 points on December 4, 2020.

Gach is one of the multiple players to transfer to Utah under Craig Smith. Along with Gach, Rollie Worster (Utah State), Marco Anthony (Utah State), Bostyn Holt (Coffeyville CC), David Jenkins (UNLV) and Gabe Madsen (Cincinnati) have all joined the Runnin’ Utes since Smith was hired as head coach.

Utah opened its season with a 70-56 win over Abilene Christian. Gach did not play in the contest as he awaited the NCAA’s ruling.

The 1-0 Utes will host Sacramento State for their next game on Saturday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m. (MDT).

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