Youth hoops up and running

The cuteness factor was high as kids skipped downcourt, drove past defenders tying their shoes and sometimes forgot to dribble while playing in the Utah Jazz youth basketball program Saturday.

Though the children appeared happy enough when they scored, they also seemed merrily oblivious to the scoreboard.

Kindergartners through 12th-graders are eligible to participate in Jr. Jazz and the youth program emphasizes teamwork, fundamental basketball skills and positive adult participation.

Saratoga, Encampment and Hanna all have teams participating in the program.