Utah hires Alex Jensen as basketball coach: Mavericks assistant who played for Utes will replace Craig Smith

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Utah reportedly hires Mavericks assistant, former Utes star Alex Jensen as next head coach
Alex Jensen will take over for Craig Smith, who was fired last month after nearly four seasons with the program.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Utah fires head coach Craig Smith after nearly 4 seasons
The Utes were on pace to miss the NCAA tournament for a fourth season under Craig Smith this spring.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
Utah fires Craig Smith: Fourth-year coach failed to reach NCAA Tournament as program fell behind rival BYU
The coaching carousel is already moving well before we get to March, with five openings now and more to come next monthCBS Sports - Feb. 24 -
Sources: Mavs' Jensen to coach alma mater Utah
Mavericks assistant coach Alex Jensen has agreed to a deal to become the next men's basketball coach at the University of Utah, sources told ESPN.ESPN - 1h -
College basketball coaching changes: Miami, Utah waste little time making hires in prep for portal season
It's the earliest hiring period ever, with Miami and Utah already filling their vacancies less than one full week into MarchCBS Sports - 1h -
Utes fire hoops coach Smith during fourth season
Utah has fired men's basketball coach Craig Smith, who has a 65-62 record in nearly four seasons but no NCAA tournament appearances.ESPN - Feb. 24 -
Vikings hire Jordan Traylor as assistant OC/assistant QBs coach
The Vikings are hiring Jordan Traylor as their assistant offensive coordinator and assistant quarterbacks coach, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Miami targeting Duke assistant Jai Lucas to replace Jim Larrañaga as Hurricanes coach
Lucas is considered the front-runner for a job with high appeal despite going through a brutal transition this seasonCBS Sports - Feb. 23 -
Miami hires Jai Lucas as coach; popular assistant will leave Duke after regular season ends
Lucas is staying in the ACC and, at 36, will be the youngest high-major coach when he takes over Miami following this weekendCBS Sports - 5h
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