So, the timing is surprising, and Goodman even called it "strange." Smith was in his fourth season as the Utah head coach after spending time at Utah State previously and South Da

The University of Utah fired men’s basketball coach Craig Smith a day after a 76-72 loss at Central Florida that dropped the Utes to 15-12 this season

The University of Utah fired men's basketball coach Craig Smith on Monday, a day after a 76-72 loss at Central Florida that dropped the Utes to 15-12 this season. Smith was in his fourth season in charge of the program.

Why is this relevant for West Virginia fans? Well, two reasons, really. Firstly, the Mountaineers will be heading out to Utah this weekend for a two-game road trip, starting with

Eilert, who joined Smith’s staff last offseason after serving as interim head coach at West Virginia for the entire 2023-24 campaign, shared his appreciation for the professionalism he’s seen out of both players and staff members during these first few days of the transition.

The University of Utah reportedly owes former men's basketball head coach Craig Smith approximately $5 million after firing him, as his contract was fully guaranteed. Smith signed a six-year, $12.6 million deal in 2021,

Craig Smith's days as the head coach of the Utah men's basketball team have come to an end, according to multiple reports.

West Virginia and Utah will meet up for the second time this season and it's the Mountaineers who will be looking to pull off the two-game season sweep after winning the first matchup, 72-61, in Morgantown.