Head Coach
Alex Jensen
Direct contact details for this coach are not confirmed. Use the program's official athletics staff directory, linked from the ESPN program page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Raphael Chillious | Men's Basketball Assistant Coach | rchillious@huntsman.utah.edu |
| Martin Schiller | Men's Basketball Assistant Coach | mschiller@huntsman.utah.edu |
| Eric Daniels | Men's Basketball Assistant Coach | edaniels@huntsman.utah.edu |
| Jordan Mason | Men's Basketball Head Video Coordinator | jmason@huntsman.utah.edu |
| Victoria Sun | Men's Basketball Director of Operations | vsun@huntsman.utah.edu |
| Erick Schork | Director of Men's Basketball Sports Performance | eschork@huntsman.utah.edu |
| Rico Sylvester | Men's Basketball Assistant Director of Player Personnel | rsylvester@huntsman.utah.edu |
| Natalie Lainhart | Men's Basketball Executive Assistant | nlainhart@huntsman.utah.edu |
| Trevor Jameson | Director of Athletic Training | tjameson@huntsman.utah.edu |
| Kim Tillie | Men's Basketball Graduate Student Manager | ktillie@huntsman.utah.edu |
About Utah Utes Basketball
Utah operates as a competitive mid-major program in the Big 12 Conference where players who arrive ready to work find genuine opportunities. Head coach Craig Smith builds rosters around effort, ball movement, and defensive intensity, not flashy individual talent. If you fit that mold, you'll get minutes and development time that shapes professional prospects. The Utes play in a league that demands consistency. You won't find cupcake scheduling or soft competition. What you will find is honest feedback, a coaching staff invested in player growth both on and off the court, and a program that values academics as seriously as athletics. Utah's appeal lies in its straightforward approach: show up prepared, execute the system, and you'll earn trust. The Salt Lake City market offers solid fan support and an active recruiting pipeline from the West. The university itself provides legitimate academic resources. Playing time isn't guaranteed at any Division I program, but Smith's teams rotate players who demonstrate competence in practice and willingness to defend. This isn't a blue-blood program, but it's also not a stepping stone. Utah is where serious players who understand the commitment required can build real resumes. The question isn't whether Utah can develop you, it's whether you're ready for the daily rigor that program demands. If you're serious about competing at this level, the preparation has to match the ambition. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL works with post-grad and high school athletes to build the skills that college coaches recruit. See what's possible at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$27,314/yr
Above D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
66%
Below D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
27,264
Above D1 median (9,019)
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $24,961 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $23,936 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $25,277 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $27,795 / year
- $110,001+
- $32,141 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 27,264
- Average net price
- $27,314 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $9,832 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $31,768 / year
- Graduation rate
- 66%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
D1 men's basketball recruiting calendar
NCAA Division I contact, evaluation, quiet, and dead periods are the same for every men's program, including this one. This is not a Utah Utes camp or visit schedule.
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Roster context has not been researched for this program yet.
Program history
1
NCAA titles
1944
4
Final Fours
1944, 1961, 1966, 1998
1
NIT titles
1947
Notable NBA/pro alumni
| Player | Team(s) | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Sojourner | Hawks | — |
| Bill McGill | Lakers, Knicks, Hawks, Nuggets | — |
| Jerry Chambers | Lakers, Spurs, Hawks, Suns, Clippers | — |
| Jeff Judkins | Celtics, Trail Blazers, Pistons, Jazz | — |
| Arnie Ferrin | Lakers | 1948–1951 |
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Utah D1?
Yes, Utah is an NCAA Division I program in the Big 12. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Utah men's basketball.
What conference is Utah in?
Utah competes in the Big 12 for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Utah?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $27,314 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Utah?
College Scorecard reports approximately 27,264 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Utah?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D1, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D1 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.