The Utah men’s basketball team put up a valiant effort against UCF but fell just short in a heartbreaking 76-72 loss on Sunday

The Utes couldn’t maintain an early lead and fell behind by double digits in the second half before rallying to tie the game late, but they were out-executed in the final seconds as UCF beat them 76-72 at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando.

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 fired basketball coach Craig Smith on Monday, effective immediately. Assistant coach Josh Eilert will serve as interim head coach for the rest of the 2024-25 season. Smith had a 65-62 record with the Utes,

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