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Jensen is set to make at least $3.6 million his first year as Utah’s coach, a $1.3 million increase over his predecessor.
While many thought that former Utah great Andre Miller would be the surefire choice for the assistant coach spot, Jensen went another route, hiring one of the best talent developers in the game, Raphael Chillious. Former NBA Star Isaiah Thomas praised the hire, saying, "Amazing hire! One of my favorites."
The University of Utah will pay new Runnin’ Utes head coach Alex Jensen at least $3.6 million next season with an opportunity for another $750,000 in bonuses. Jensen’s contract runs from March 17, 2025, to March 31, 2031. The Salt Lake Tribune obtained a copy of the employment agreement through a public records request.
New Utah basketball coach Alex Jensen has reached out to the NBA to fill another key role on his staff. Jensen hired Sacramento Kings assistant general manager
The Runnin’ Utes legend brings a thoughtful, thorough approach to being the 17th head coach in Utah program history.
What will Alex Jensen bring as Utah's head coach? "A tough, hard-nosed competitive team," Jensen said on Monday:
The hiring of Alex Jensen reconnects Utah to a successful past that the Utes want to tap into while rebuilding their men’s basketball program and, hopefully, becoming more competitive in the Big 12 Conference.
The Utah Utes have their next head coach. Pete Thamel of ESPN reported that Alex Jensen and Utah have secured a deal to make him the next head coach.
Ten days after firing Craig Smith, Utah has landed its next men's head basketball coach: Dallas Mavericks assistant Alex Jensen. The 48-year-old alum played for Rick Majerus and was on the legendary 1997-98 Runnin' Utes team that went all the way to the national title game against Kentucky.
The Utah Runnin’ Utes have at least one more game remaining this season, against Butler in the opening round of the College Basketball Crown on Monday at the MG