Craig Smith's days as the head coach of the Utah men's basketball team have come to an end, according to multiple reports.

The University of Utah reportedly owes former men's basketball head coach Craig Smith approximately $5 million after firing him, as his contract was fully guaranteed. Smith signed a six-year, $12.6 million deal in 2021,

Craig Smith’s tenure at Utah has been a rollercoaster, and as the Runnin’ Utes head into the final stretch of the regular season, his future in Salt Lake City hangs in the balance. Utah hasn’t made the NCAA Tournament since 2016,

WATCH: Tommy Lloyd gets emotional when talking about Brady and Landon Smith, sons of former Utah Head Coach Craig Smith. Smith was fired Monday. Landon (Director of Operations) and Brady (Walk-on) were with the team in McKale tonight. pic.twitter.com/SEoiUIiwKH

The University of Utah has parted ways with head basketball coach Craig Smith, the program announced on Monday. Assistant coach Josh Eilert will serve as Utah’s interim head coach moving forward. “I want to thank Craig for his work and commitment since he arrived in Salt Lake City,

The University of Utah has fired head basketball coach Craig Smith despite only four games remaining on the team's regular season schedule.