On Tuesday, the emotions made a little more sense.
After 10 years of putting his stamp on the program, which included two NCAA Tournament appearances midway through his tenure, Krystkowiak has been removed as the program s head coaching position.
In a released statement, University of Utah athletic director Mark Harlan said he informed Krystkowiak on Tuesday that he was making a change. 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, Harlan said. 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.
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Evan Mobley scores career-high 26 points as No. 2 USC edges No. 7 Utah in overtime double-thriller
SALT LAKE CITY Ahead of Utah s quarterfinal matchup against No. 21 USC in the Pac-12 Tournament in Las Vegas, Utes head coach Larry Krystkowiak wrote the word believe on the whiteboard in the locker room.
Believe that his team could hang with a team that is a lock for the NCAA Tournament, is one of the tallest teams in the country and features a likely lottery pick in the upcoming NBA draft in freshman Evan Mobley.
And whether it was just the pregame pep talk or a team not ready to give up on its season, Utah believed until the very end and took the Trojans to double overtime before Mobley showcased his dominance and lifted his team to a 91-85 win over the Utes. With the win, the Trojans advance to the semifinal round of the conference tournament at T-Mobile Arena.
No. 24 USC holds off Utah 91-85 in double overtime at Pac-12
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The 7-foot freshman returned to being Southern California s best player after halftime, particularly through two overtimes.
Now the Trojans are headed to the Pac-12 Tournament semifinals
Mobley scored 13 of his 26 points in the two overtimes and No. 24 Southern California outlasted scrappy Utah 91-85 in the Pac-12 quarterfinals Thursday night. Well, he was well rested, so he had a lot of energy, and then he had to go two extra periods in overtime, USC coach Andy Enfield said. Evan played an all-around game.