The University of Utah unceremoniously parted ways with its men’s head basketball coach Monday. Who might replace him?

The Utah basketball program fired head coach Craig Smith midway through its 2024-25 season. That unexpected dismissal came while the team was largely

Veteran reporter shares unique insight into the Runnin’ Utes’ next head coach; the type of player he was, and the person he is.

Ten days after firing Craig Smith, Utah has landed its next men's head basketball coach: Dallas Mavericks assistant Alex Jensen. The 48-year-old alum played for Rick Majerus and was on the legendary 1997-98 Runnin' Utes team that went all the way to the national title game against Kentucky.

Just 10 days after firing their former head coach, Craig Smith, the Utah Utes have found their next head coach in Dallas Mavericks assistant Alex Jensen. Jensen, who is a former professional basketball player himself,

After an underwhelming past few years under Craig Smith, the Runnin Utes will turn to former player Alex Jensen in hopes of revitalizing the historic program.

The former Runnin’ Ute big man comes to Salt Lake City from the NBA ranks, where he’s been an assistant for over a decade.

The Utah Utes recently decided to fire head basketball coach Craig Smith, who won 20+ games just once in four seasons at the helm. Now, the school reportedly has eyes on a replacement. Who Is Alex Jensen?

Alex Jensen, who was the top target for the Utes, replaces Craig Smith, who was fired in late February in his fourth season at Utah.

The Utah Utes are targeting Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Alex Jensen to replace head coach Craig Smith, who was fired last month, according to a report from college basketball insider Jon Rothstein. An offer has yet to be made, but he's at the top of Utah's list.