LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 11: Larry Krystkowiak head coach of Utah Utes moves during his … [+]
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Utah announced Tuesday that it has fired coach Larry Krystkowiak after 10 seasons.
Krystkowiak, 56, a former NBA player and fan, went 183-139 in 10 years with the Utes, making two NCAA Tournaments and three NIT appearances. He had his last NCAA Championship draft in 2016.
This year’s team finished 12-13, 8-11 in the Pac-12.
Per The Star-Tribune, he earned nearly $ 4 million a year.
“Today, I informed Senior Men’s Basketball Coach Larry Krystkowiak that I am making a change to the leadership of our men’s basketball program,” Utah AD Mark Harlan said in a statement. “The decision follows a detailed evaluation of the program – both on and off the court – as I do with all head coaches at the end of the seasons. aca. Ultimately, our program needs a new voice, a new vision and a new leader who can build on Larry’s foundation and lead us to greater heights in the years to come.
“Larry has always been dedicated to our student-athletes, our University and 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 extremely generous in supporting University and community initiatives. I want to wish Larry, Jan and their family every success.
“The costs associated with this boundary and the employment of a head coach and staff will be funded entirely from athletic resources. We will immediately launch a national review of a new head coach. “
Indiana, Minnesota, DePaul, Iowa State and New Mexico are among the other high-profile programs to make coaching changes this week.