The University of Utah's decision to part ways with head basketball coach Craig Smith has resulted in an ironic turn of events. Josh Eilert, who was hired as an assistant under Smith last June, will now step in as interim head coach.

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

On Monday, the University of Utah athletics director Mark Harlan announced the men’s basketball program is parting ways with head coach Craig Smith and assistan

The University of Utah fired men’s basketball coach Craig Smith on Monday, making assistant coach Josh Eilert an interim head coach for a […]

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

In both of Utah’s losses on its two-game road swing to West Virginia and Cincinnati, the Runnin’ Utes were out-executed down the stretch. Against the Mountaineers, Utah played from behind the entire second half but had cut the deficit to five points with three minutes to play.

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Colorado had Utah's number last season, beating the Utes in Boulder, 49-24. Utah will be much improved in 2025, but Colorado can still win in Salt Lake City. Both of these teams went 5-7 overall last season and are eager for a better 2025. The winner of this game will help its cause considerably.