Craig Francis Smith (born December 14, 1972) is an American college basketball coach who is the head coach for the Utah Utes men's team of the Big 12 Conference. He served as an assistant for Tim Miles at four schools – Mayville State, North …

Craig Smith was named the 16th head coach of the Runnin’ Utes men’s basketball program on Saturday, March 27, 2021, and begins his fourth season at the helm in 2024-25. In his first season on the Hill, Smith saw big man Branden Carlson earn All-Pac-12 Second-Team honors while Lazar Stefanovic garnered Pac-12 All-Freshman Team accolades.

Jan 22, 2025 · Utah men’s basketball coach Craig Smith is known for his ability to turn questions asked in press conferences into long, elaborate answers that can touch on a variety of topics. So it wasn’t a surprise when Smith’s postgame presser after the Runnin’ Utes’ 73-72 overtime win over BYU last Saturday lasted nearly 20 minutes.

Craig Smith became the 16th head coach of the Runnin' Utes men's basketball program in March 2021. Smith takes over at Utah after leading his teams to three consecutive NCAA Tournament berths and two Mountain West Conference Tournament championships in his three seasons as head coach at Utah State.

6 days ago · Utah's Craig Smith after loss to No. 7 Houston: 'This is big boy basketball' Utah vs. No. 7 Houston Men’s Basketball: How to Watch, Game Time, and TV.

Mar 29, 2021 · When University of Utah athletic director Mark Harlan and Craig Smith informally agreed last Friday afternoon that the 48-year-old Smith would replace Larry Krystkowiak, both men agreed on at least one detail when they started talking about a contract.

Mar 18, 2024 · For this column about Ute hoops coach Craig Smith and his deserved fate at Utah, there’s an angel whispering from one shoulder and a devil shouting from the other.

Oct 7, 2024 · Utah basketball coach Craig Smith is ready to start a new chapter with the Runnin’ Utes The Utes will enter the 2024-25 season with 10 new players, six new assistant coaches and a new...

Mar 15, 2024 · USUStats has obtained Coach Craig Smith’s Official Contract with the University of Utah. The contract is a six-year agreement beginning with the 2021-22 season and ending at the end of the 2026-27 season.

6 days ago · Utah Utes men’s basketball coach Craig Smith did not hold back after his team’s humbling 70-36 loss to No. 7 Houston on Wednesday night at the Fertitta Center. The 34-point defeat brought an...