Utah is making an abrupt change to its men’s basketball program. The school announced Monday that it has parted ways with Runnin’ Utes head coach Craig Smith. Assistant coach Josh Eilert will serve as Utah’s interim head coach for the remainder of the current campaign.

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 has parted ways with head basketball coach Craig Smith, the program announced on Monday.Assistant coach Josh Eilert will serve as Utah’s interim head coach moving forward.“I want to thank Craig for his work and commitment since he arrived in Salt Lake City,