In the past 13 years, Utah has won or shared 10 conference titles, more than any other team in the country.

This has been a more stressful season for Majerus, who was often frustrated with the youth and inexperience of the team, which features four sophomores and four freshmen in the main rotation. Majerus also had to deal with NCAA sanctions against the university last summer that came from violations in the basketball program and recent allegations from a former player that he discriminated against him because of his handicap.

So what does the future hold for Majerus?

Perhaps a television job is waiting once his health improves. Last spring, Majerus' name came up in connection with a job at ESPN-TV, and just last week he said, "Hopefully, one day I'll work for them."

Majerus has also said many times over the years that he'd like to finish his career at a smaller school such as St. Mary's College in California.

Hill said he didn't want to talk about possible replacements for Majerus but said he will "start formulating the process in the next few weeks."

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