Utah's decision to fire men's basketball coach Craig Smith comes after a challenging season for the Utes, who sit at 15-12 and 7-9 in the Big 12. Despite notable victories over Kansas and Kansas State, Smith's overall record of 65-62 and the team's declining performance contributed to his dismissal. Smith had previously led Utah State to NCAA tournament appearances, setting higher expectations for his role at Utah. However, failing to make the NCAA tournament in any of his three seasons led to his departure, along with a guaranteed contract payout of approximately $5 million.
Utah has decided to part ways with men’s basketball coach Craig Smith after a disappointing season, ending his tenure amid ongoing struggles to reach the NCAA tournament.
Despite a promising win against teams like Kansas and Kansas State, Utah's men's basketball team fell short of expectations under Smith, failing to qualify for the NCAA tournament.
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