In the latest episode of the “Hear It From Harlan” podcast produced by the University of Utah, Mark Harlan, the athletic director, addressed the coaching situation for the Utes’ men’s basketball program following the dismissal of head coach Craig Smith. Harlan praised Smith for his contributions and highlighted the need for a change in leadership based on team performance.
Assistant coach Josh Eilert has been appointed as the interim head coach, with Harlan expressing confidence in the team’s ability to handle the transition. Harlan emphasized the importance of finding a new head coach who can adapt to the modern era of college basketball, focusing on talent development and recruiting in the transfer portal. The search for a new head coach is already underway, with former Utah star Alex Jensen emerging as a primary candidate.
While the Utes have experienced recent losses following the coaching change, Harlan commended the team for their resilience and performance under new leadership. He expressed pride in their recent win over Arizona State and highlighted the importance of community involvement for the future head coach. Harlan remains optimistic about the search and is focused on finding the right individual to lead the Utah men’s basketball program forward.
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