Pac-12 tournament: 3 keys to Utah’s season-ending 82-70 loss to Washington

Utah Utes head coach Craig Smith talks to players during a timeout in a first-round Pac-12 tournament game against the Washington Huskies at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Washington Huskies forward Nate Roberts (1) is charged with a foul as Utah Utes guard Jaxon Brenchley (5) goes to the hoop during a first-round Pac-12 tournament game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Utah Utes guard Rollie Worster (25) and teammates leave the court after their loss to the Washington Huskies in a first-round Pac-12 tournament game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Utah Utes center Branden Carlson (35) struggles to pass under pressure from Washington Huskies forward Emmitt Matthews Jr. (0) and guard Terrell Brown Jr. (23) during a first-round Pac-12 tournament game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Utah Utes guard David Jenkins Jr. (1) hits the boards on a drive against Washington Huskies guard Daejon Davis (11) during a first-round Pac-12 tournament game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Utah fans watch as the Utes trail in the final moments of the game against the Washington Huskies a first-round Pac-12 tournament game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Utah Utes head coach Craig Smith reacts to a referee’s call during a first-round Pac-12 tournament game against the Washington Huskies at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Washington Huskies guard Daejon Davis (11) goes to the hoop against Utah Utes guard Gabe Madsen (55) during a first-round Pac-12 tournament game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Washington Huskies forward Emmitt Matthews Jr. (0) dunks during a first-round Pac-12 tournament game against the Utah Utes at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Washington Huskies head coach Mike Hopkins calls out from the bench during a first-round Pac-12 tournament game against the Utah Utes at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Utah Utes guard Jaxon Brenchley (5) goes to the hoop ahead of Washington Huskies guard Cole Bajema (22) during a first-round Pac-12 tournament game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Utah Utes guard Marco Anthony (10) shoots over Washington Huskies guard Terrell Brown Jr. (23) during a first-round Pac-12 tournament game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Washington Huskies guard Jamal Bey (5), Utah Utes guard Rollie Worster (25) and Washington Huskies forward Nate Roberts (1) move for a loose ball during a first-round Pac-12 tournament game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Utah Utes guard Marco Anthony (10) drives against Washington Huskies guard Jamal Bey (5) during a first-round Pac-12 tournament game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Utah Utes forward Riley Battin (11) reacts on the bench after Utah scored on the Washington Huskies during a first-round Pac-12 tournament game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Utah Utes center Branden Carlson (35) shoots over Washington Huskies forward Nate Roberts (1) during a first-round Pac-12 tournament game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Utah Utes guard Marco Anthony (10) takes to the court for a first-round Pac-12 tournament game against the Washington Huskies at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Utah Utes guard Marco Anthony (10) shoots over Washington Huskies guard Daejon Davis (11) during a first-round Pac-12 tournament game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Utah Utes center Lahat Thioune (0) acknowledges fans as he leaves the court after his team’s loss to the Washington Huskies in a first-round Pac-12 tournament game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Utah Utes guard Jaxon Brenchley (5) shoots between Washington Huskies guard Daejon Davis (11) and forward Nate Roberts (1) during a first-round Pac-12 tournament game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Utah Utes guard Jaxon Brenchley (5) drives against Washington Huskies guard Cole Bajema (22) during a first-round Pac-12 tournament game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Utah Utes guard Gabe Madsen (55) shoots over Washington Huskies guard Daejon Davis (11) during a first-round Pac-12 tournament game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Utah Utes center Branden Carlson (35) shoots over Washington Huskies forward Nate Roberts (1) during a first-round Pac-12 tournament game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Utah Utes center Lahat Thioune (0) warms up before a first-round Pac-12 tournament game against the Washington Huskies at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.