In college basketball, head coaches are responsible for leading a team's strategy, player development, and overall performance. Alex Jensen, a former player for the Utah Utes and an experienced NBA assistant coach, has been selected to fill this role at his alma mater. - Alex Jensen, currently an assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks, has accepted the head coaching position at the University of Utah. - Jensen replaces Craig Smith, who was dismissed last month after nearly four seasons leading the Utes program. - Jensen was a key player for Utah, including being a starter on the 1998 team that reached the NCAA Tournament final. - Prior to joining the Mavericks in 2023, Jensen spent ten years as an assistant coach with the Utah Jazz. - Jensen's coaching career began at Saint Louis University under Rick Majerus, his former head coach at Utah.