Upcoming Opponent for West Virginia Fires its Head Coach
With just four games remaining in the 2024-25 season, the Utah Utes are parting ways with head coach Craig Smith, according to multiple reports. Known college b
Starting Lineups for West Virginia at Utah
West Virginia and Utah will meet up for the second time this season and it's the Mountaineers who will be looking to pull off the two-game season sweep after winning the first matchup, 72-61, in Morgantown.
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In wake of Smith's exit, Runnin' Utes moving to end season the 'way it should be finished'
As it stands before Utah welcomes Arizona State to the Huntsman Center in the penultimate home game of the season, the Runnin' Utes are in 10th place in the conference standings and one game out of locking up a top-eight finish and first round bye in the upcoming Big 12 Tournament.
Utah parting ways with Craig Smith has ironic twist for Josh Eilert
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.
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West Virginia slips by Josh Eilert's Utah Utes
Javon Small delivered 18 points and several key plays down the stretch as West Virginia topped its interim coach from last year, Josh Eilert, in a 71-69 victory over Utah on Tuesday in Salt Lake City.
ESPN Bracketology Still Has West Virginia on the Right Side of the Bubble
West Virginia is still in a somewhat comfortable position to make the NCAA Tournament due to a combination of their resume and a fairly weak bubble. Assuming t
Score Predictions for West Virginia at Utah
The West Virginia Mountaineers (17-12, 8-10) wrap up a two-game road trip against the Utah Utes (16-13, 8-10) Tuesday night. Tip-off is set for 9:00 p.m. EST and the action will stream on ESPN+ While I do believe West Virginia is the better team,
Josh Eilert Has the Chance to Wreck West Virginia's Path to the NCAA Tournament
Eilert had arguably one of the most challenging seasons college basketball has ever seen thanks to a combination of injuries, health scares, eligibility issues, suspensions, and m
How will the Utes fare in their final few games after Craig Smith was fired?
Eilert, who joined Smith’s staff last offseason after serving as interim head coach at West Virginia for the entire 2023-24 campaign, shared his appreciation for the professionalism he’s seen out of both players and staff members during these first few days of the transition.
Utah fires Craig Smith: On the curious timing, the resource commitment and what comes next for the Utes
The Utes were one week removed from beating Kansas and Kansas State. They were a tick under .500 in Big 12 play, and they had a manageable stretch upcoming — so manageable that it was easy to envision the Utes, who were picked dead last in the Big 12’s preseason media poll, finishing as high as sixth or seventh place.