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Utah fires Craig Smith

Utah fires men’s basketball coach Craig Smith with Utes at 15-12

The University of Utah fired men’s basketball coach Craig Smith on Monday, a day after a 76-72 loss at Central Florida that dropped the Utes to 15-12 this season.

East Bay Times · 3h

Utah fires Craig Smith: On the curious timing, the resource commitment and what comes next for the Utes

The Utes were one week removed from beating Kansas and Kansas State. They were a tick under .500 in Big 12 play, and they had a manageable stretch upcoming — so manageable that it was easy to envision the Utes, who were picked dead last in the Big 12’s preseason media poll, finishing as high as sixth or seventh place.

Utah Utes On SI on MSN · 19h

Utah parting ways with Craig Smith has ironic twist for Josh Eilert

The University of Utah's decision to part ways with head basketball coach Craig Smith has resulted in an ironic turn of events. Josh Eilert, who was hired as an assistant under Smith last June, will now step in as interim head coach.

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As Utah looks to fulfill ‘greater aspirations,’ what will be different this time around?

Craig Smith, who was poached from Utah State, lasted (almost) four seasons. He was fired with four regular-season games ...

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The Utes were one week removed from beating Kansas and Kansas State. They were a tick under .500 in Big 12 play, and they had ...

Under new leadership, Utah visits No. 22 Arizona

Assistant coach Josh Eilert takes over as interim head coach for the Utes (15-12, 7-9 Big 12), beginning with Wednesday night's matchup against No. 22 Arizona (18-9, 12-4) in Tucson, Ariz.

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