Alex Jensen has emerged as the “front-runner” and a deal “could be done in the next day or two,” Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 reported Tuesday afternoon. Goodman’s report comes on the heels of several other reports indicating that Utah is hoping to sign Jensen as Craig Smith’s replacement.

Utah Athletic Director Mark Harlan’s decision to move on from head coach Craig Smith underscores the university’s commitment its men’s basketball program

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.

After firing Craig Smith as the head coach of the Utah Basketball program, the Utes have moved quickly to identify their next target. According to a report from CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein, Dallas Mavericks assistant Alex Jensen appears to be the primary candidate in the eyes of the Utah athletic department.

Utah is on the search for its next men’s basketball coach — and there are a number of potential candidates with strong ties to the program.

Utah basketball is locked in on its new head coach just over a week after firing Craig Smith during the season.

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.