Utah Basketball

Utah Basketball

@UtahMBB

Official Twitter of the University of Utah Men's Basketball team - The Runnin' Utes! #GoUtes #Pac12Hoops

Jon M. Huntsman Center https://linktr.ee/runninutes Joined 2012-06-19 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

58,954

Followers

499

Following

17,071

Tweets

45.9

Avg Engagement

406

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @UtahMBB's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2012-06-19
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Jon M. Huntsman Center

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,243
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:35.8
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:10.1
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,243 tweets

The account maintains a steady level of engagement with its followers, indicating a loyal and active fan base. The average likes and retweets per tweet suggest a strong connection between the team and its audience.

35.8

Avg Likes/Tweet

10.1

Avg Retweets/Tweet

116,147

Total Likes

32,721

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

16

Median Likes

2

Median Retweets

51

75th Percentile

1,717

Top Tweet

0.78

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Long Tail

Engagement Pattern

Mix of hits and regular posts

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

64.4%

Original

7.4%

Replies

21.1%

Retweets

7.1%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.2%

With Media

91.5%

With Links

54.7%

With #Tags

60.2%

With @Mentions

63.4%

With Emojis

104

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.12

Reply/Original Ratio

0.34

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

68.4%

Weekday Posts

31.6%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#goutes (1525) #pac12mbb (247) #proutes (67) #pac12hoops (42) #4 (14) #utes (14) #ownthefort (14) #hvd (13) #dcaboveall (12) #beatbyu (12)

Most Mentioned

@utahmbb (326) @ballerbranden35 (204) @utahathletics (203) @pac12network (119) @marcojanthony (112) @gabemadsen53 (104) @coachcsmith_ (92) @pac12 (89) @_lazar_stef (88) @espn700 (82)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,243 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,089 (64%)
Replies 241 (7%)
Retweets 683 (21%)
Quote Tweets 230 (7%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 683 retweets (21% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,243 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The primary audience consists of basketball fans, students, and alumni of the University of Utah. The account also attracts broader sports enthusiasts interested in Pac-12 basketball.

Below Average

Audience Quality

37.5%

Suspicion Index

100.0%

Low-Quality %

42

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

100.0%

Empty Bio

100.0%

<10 Tweets

0.0%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

0.0%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

82.1%

No URL

100.0%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

8,151,132

Total Potential Reach

42

Median Follower Reach

205

75th Percentile Reach

5.5%

>1K followers

0.6%

>10K followers

0.2%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

0.0%

Creators

0 accounts

0.0%

Consumers

0 accounts

100.0%

Dormant

10,000 accounts

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

0.0%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Salt Lake City, UT (361) Utah, USA (203) United States (103) Utah (74) Salt Lake City, Utah (50) California, USA (40) Houston, TX (36) Los Angeles, CA (36) Las Vegas, NV (35) West Jordan, UT (35)

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

745

Protected Accounts

7.45% of total

5 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@utahjazz 1,274,470 Sports Team Basketball, Utah, TakeNote
@FCBayernUS 800,028 Sports Team Soccer, Sports, Team
@CBBonFOX 655,406 Sports Commentator College Hoops, FOX Sports, App
@TheAndyKatz 486,107 Sports Journalist College basketball, March Madness, Sports analysis
@JonRothstein 351,991 Sports Journalist College Basketball, CBS Sports, Podcast
@deporterepretel 197,366 Sports News sports, national sports, international sports
@rebeccagrants 188,121 Sportscaster movies, TV, sports
@WheelsUp 180,563 Aviation private aviation, luxury travel, innovation
@gilliankemmerer 133,608 Sports Journalist KHL, kdrama, archery
@Hoophall 108,715 Basketball Basketball, HOF, Naismith

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

utah (700) high (689) gpa (626) school (621) basketball (610) sports (500) class (451) co (427) lbs (421) coach (364)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#goutes (76) #takenote (66) #1 (27) #2 (17) #jucoproduct (15) #3 (14) #22forever (14) #5 (13) #11 (13) #rsl (13)

6,516

Followers With Bio

3,484

Followers Without Bio

65.16%

% With Bio

34.84%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,243 analyzed

7,473

Combined Engagement

2,812

Total Likes

4,661

Total Retweets

1,495

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

40%

With Hashtags

60%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Team Announcements Fan Engagement University Pride Sports Events Community Building Brand Identity Pac-12 Basketball

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently shares celebratory and team-related content, which likely drives engagement. It uses hashtags like #GoUtes and #Pac12Hoops to foster community and brand identity. The inclusion of links to news articles and videos suggests a focus on providing valuable and up-to-date information.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 58,954
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @UtahMBB reveals an growing Twitter presence with 58,954 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 45.9 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025