Utah is making an abrupt change to its men’s basketball program. The program announced on Monday that it’s parted ways with Runnin’ Utes head coach Craig Smith. Assistant Josh Eilert will serve as Utah’s interim head coach for the remainder of the current campaign.

Utah men's basketball coach Craig Smith was fired Monday with four games remaining in his fourth season at the school

Utah has officially parted ways with head men’s basketball coach Craig Smith, ending his tenure after nearly three seasons