Kansas dropped its only game to Craig Smith and Utah just days ago, but on Monday the Utes fired their fourth-year head basketball coach.

The Kansas Jayhawks are in Salt Lake City for a 9 p.m. Saturday game against the Utah Utes (followed by a game at BYU early next week).

Kansas State heads to Salt Lake City to face a Utah team that just handed Kansas its fourth loss in the past seven games. The Wildcats want to avoid the same outcome and continue stacking wins for an NCAA Tournament push.

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Gabe Madsen scored 24 points and became Utah’s career leader in made 3-pointers as the Utes beat No. 17 Kansas 74-67.

The Kansas Jayhawks are back on the road for a two-game swing in the state of Utah, beginning with tonight's matchup against the Utah Utes. Kansas has struggled on the road this season, but this is an important game to set up the team for the rest of the year.

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Craig Smith is out at Utah. The Utes split with their head coach on Monday afternoon, the school announced. The move comes as Smith was set to wrap up his fourth campaign with the program this spring, and after he led them to a pair of huge Big 12 wins earlier this month.

Utah has parted ways with men’s basketball coach Craig Smith after nearly four seasons, the program announced Monday. Assistant coach Josh Eilert will serve as the interim coach moving forward.

Kansas State saw their six-game winning streak snapped Saturday at BYU, 80-65. The Wildcats trailed by 18 points at halftime and just never contended against the Cougars. Utah upset No. 17 Kansas Saturday night at home, 74-67. The Utes led by 10 midway through the second half and held on late for the win.

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Utah is parting ways with head coach Craig Smith, sources told ESPN. Smith is nearing the end of his fourth season in charge of the Utes, currently sitting at 15-12 overall, 7-9 in the Big 12 after beating Kansas and Kansas State last week. Zero NCAA tournament appearances.