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How did Utah coaches, players react to Craig Smith’s firing?
Head coach Craig Smith was ultimately fired as the Runnin' Utes head coach that morning, leaving Madsen, the rest of the players and coaching staff to pick up the pieces. “It was the last thing I expected,” Madsen said. “I just felt a lot of emotions this week, and just obviously very sad the first day it happened, seeing Coach Smith.
How will the Utes fare in their final few games after Craig Smith was fired?
Eilert, who joined Smith’s staff last offseason after serving as interim head coach at West Virginia for the entire 2023-24 campaign, shared his appreciation for the professionalism he’s seen out of both players and staff members during these first few days of the transition.
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 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. Smith was in his fourth season in charge of the program.
Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd praises Craig Smith’s sons for staying with Utah program after coach’s dismissal
WATCH: Tommy Lloyd gets emotional when talking about Brady and Landon Smith, sons of former Utah Head Coach Craig Smith. Smith was fired Monday. Landon (Director of Operations) and Brady (Walk-on) were with the team in McKale tonight. pic.twitter.com/SEoiUIiwKH
Utah reportedly owes Craig Smith around $5 million as coaching search ramps up
The University of Utah reportedly owes former men's basketball head coach Craig Smith approximately $5 million after firing him, as his contract was fully guaranteed. Smith signed a six-year, $12.6 million deal in 2021,
Utah fires Runnin' Utes head coach Craig Smith before season's end
Craig Smith's days as the head coach of the Utah men's basketball team have come to an end, according to multiple reports.
3 takeaways from Utah’s loss at Arizona, its first game since Craig Smith was fired
The first Utah basketball game of the post-Craig Smith era was a blowout, as the Runnin’ Utes were overwhelmed by No. 22 Arizona 83-66 Wednesday at the McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona.
Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd has emotional response to Utah midseason firing of Craig Smith
Utah fired Craig Smith as its basketball coach on Monday, but that didn't stop Smith from impacting the Utes' game on Thursday against No. 21 Arizona. Smith's two sons ― Landon and Brady Smith ― are still with the Utah basketball team.
Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd applauds Craig Smith’s sons after father's firing
Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd took a moment after defeating Utah to acknowledge the resilience and commitment of Landon and Brady Smith, the sons of former head coach Craig Smith, following their father’s dismissal.
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Utah basketball predicted to pursue son of legendary two-time championship coach, replacing Craig Smith
The Utah Utes are the latest program to part ways with their head coach. On February 24th, it was announced that the Utes ...
Mavs Assistant 'Sent a Contract' to Potentially Become Utah Utes' New Coach
Dallas Mavericks assistant and Utah alum Alex Jensen has reportedly been sent a contract to become the Runnin' Utes ...
Utah Utes reportedly sent Alex Jensen contract offer to be next coach
The Utah Runnin' Utes are in the midst of a critical coaching search following the recent firing of head coach Craig Smith.