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.

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.

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

The Utah Utes are the latest program to part ways with their head coach. On February 24th, it was announced that the Utes would be saying goodbye to their fourth-year head coach, Craig Smith. The decision came after Utah's loss to the University of Central Florida.

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

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,

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