Utah has officially parted ways with head men’s basketball coach Craig Smith, ending his tenure after nearly three seasons

Utah fired men's basketball coach Craig Smith on Monday with four games left in the team's regular season. According to the university, assistant Josh Eilert will serve as the team's interim coach for the remainder of the season. Smith leaves the Utes with a 65-62 mark in Salt Lake City.

Utah is making an abrupt change to its men’s basketball program. The school announced Monday that it has parted ways with Runnin’ Utes head coach Craig Smith. Assistant coach Josh Eilert will serve as Utah’s interim head coach for the remainder of the current campaign.