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,

The decision to fire Utah men’s basketball head coach Craig Smith sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with many questioning the move

Head coach Craig Smith was ultimately fired as the Runnin' Utes head coach that morning, leaving Madsen, the rest of the players and coaching staff to pick up the pieces. “It was the last thing I expected,” Madsen said. “I just felt a lot of emotions this week, and just obviously very sad the first day it happened, seeing Coach Smith.

The episode, which went live Tuesday and was recorded Monday, came one week after Utah had parted ways with former Runnin’ Utes head coach Craig Smith. Harlan talked about Smith

As it stands before Utah welcomes Arizona State to the Huntsman Center in the penultimate home game of the season, the Runnin' Utes are in 10th place in the conference standings and one game out of locking up a top-eight finish and first round bye in the upcoming Big 12 Tournament.

The Runnin' Utes fell 83-66 to the Wildcats. Afterward, Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd shared a message of support.

T he coaching carousel in college basketball has been particularly unusual this season. It all began when longtime Virginia head coach Tony Bennett decided to retire before the st

WATCH: Tommy Lloyd gets emotional when talking about Brady and Landon Smith, sons of former Utah Head Coach Craig Smith. Smith was fired Monday. Landon (Director of Operations) and Brady (Walk-on) were with the team in McKale tonight. pic.twitter.com/SEoiUIiwKH

Landon is Utah’s director of administration and basketball operations, while Brady is a sophomore walk-on transfer from Salt Lake Community College. Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd praised both of Craig Smith's sons for handling their father's firing well ...