Pac-12 team announces it is parting ways with its men’s basketball coach

We’ve already seen a number of college basketball programs that didn’t make the NCAA Tournament make coaching changes.

Indiana, Minnesota and Iowa State all currently have openings. And, on Tuesday night, Utah joined that group.

Per a statement from Utah AD Mark Harlan, the Utes are parting ways with coach Larry Krystkowiak:

“Today, I informed Head Men’s Basketball Coach Larry Krystkowiak that I am making a change in the leadership of our men’s basketball program. The decision comes after a thorough evaluation of the program—both on and off of the court—as I do with every head coach at the conclusion of their seasons. Ultimately, our program needs a new voice, a new vision and a new leader who can build upon Larry’s foundation and lead us to greater heights in the years ahead.

“Larry has always been dedicated to our student-athletes, to our University and to the Salt Lake City community, and I am grateful for his decade of service to the University of Utah. In addition, he and his wife Jan have been incredibly generous in supporting University and community initiatives. I want to wish Larry, Jan and their family the very best.

“The costs associated with this termination and the hiring of a new head coach and staff will be fully funded from athletically-generated resources. We will launch an immediate national search for a new head coach.”

The Utes didn’t make the tournament, extending their streak of missing March Madness to 5 years. Meanwhile, in-state rivals BYU and Utah State both made the field of 68 teams.

Krystkowiak spent 10 seasons with the Utes. He led the team to the NCAA Tournament in 2015 and 2016. His overall record was 183-139 in his time with Utah.

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