SALT LAKE CITY — Former Utah basketball player Alex Jensen is a candidate for an assistant basketball coaching position under new Ute basketball coach Larry Krystkowiak.
Jensen was at the Huntsman Center Monday afternoon to be interviewed and Krystkowiak confirmed that Jensen is one of three candidates for the remaining assistant coaching slot.
Earlier Krystkowiak hired former Ute player and assistant Tommy Connor and Colorado State assistant coach DeMarlo Slocum, who has been with the Rams for three years.
Jensen played for four years at Utah and was the Mountain West Conference player of the year in 1999-2000 and was named to the All-Century Team in 2008 as one of the top 15 players in Utah basketball history. For the past four seasons, he has been an assistant coach to Rick Majerus at Saint Louis University.
Also, the U. sports information department confirmed that junior forward Antonio DiMaria will not return to the program next year.
"I appreciate the opportunity I had here at Utah," DiMaria said. "It's time for me to explore other options. I enjoyed the year I spent in Utah and I wish them luck next year. "
Redshirt freshman guard Preston Guiot announced over the weekend that he will be returning home to play for his father at Southwest Baptist in Missouri.
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This is more good news. I didn't realize he had more spots to fill, but getting Alex Jensen back into the program will be great! Two former players with solid ties to the community and great raport with the fans will really help get the program More..
"Also, the U. sports information department confirmed that junior forward Antonio DiMaria will not return to the program next year."
This should have been the headline, "Ute Coaches To Out-Number Players in 2011-2012
Special K better get his staff finalized quickly because the Utes are going to have to recruit a whole new team.
Will Clyburn - exploring other options
J.J. O'Brien - exploring other options
Antonio DiMaria - exploring other More..