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.

Utah men's basketball coach Craig Smith was fired Monday with four games remaining in his fourth season at the school

Craig Smith's days as the head coach of the Utah men's basketball team have come to an end, according to multiple reports.

For the Runnin’ Utes players and personnel left to finish out the season, there is a focus on sticking together through the adversity. “(Smith’s firing was unexpected,

Utah has parted ways with men’s basketball coach Craig Smith after nearly four seasons, the program announced Monday. Assistant coach Josh Eilert will serve as the interim coach moving forward.

The University of Utah has parted ways with head basketball coach Craig Smith, the program announced on Monday. Assistant coach Josh Eilert will serve as Utah’s interim head coach moving forward. Change in Leadership of Utah Men’s Basketball Program Announced by Mark Harlan More: https://t.co/Ux06TKkfwB #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/QX23YFgJqr

T he 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 signe