The Runnin' Utes fell 83-66 to the Wildcats. Afterward, Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd shared a message of support.
One of the things that might have gotten lost in the University of Utah firing men’s basketball head coach Craig Smith on Monday was that two of his sons are still associated with the program. Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd,
Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd showed his emotional side while discussing former Utah head coach Craig Smith, who was fired earlier this week. The moment came ahead of Arizona’s game against the Utes at McKale Center,
Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd praised both of Craig Smith's sons for handling their father's firing well following the Wildcats' 83-66 win over the Utes. REQUIRED READING: NCAA Tournament bubble watch: Who's in and out of March Madness field after wild weekend?
Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd took a moment after defeating Utah to acknowledge the resilience and commitment of Landon and Brady Smith, the sons of former head coach Craig Smith, following their father’s dismissal.
The first Utah basketball game of the post-Craig Smith era was a blowout, as the Runnin’ Utes were overwhelmed by No. 22 Arizona 83-66 Wednesday at the McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona.
"I know this is a business. And it's a hard business, and I get all those things. But we all have families. We all have kids."
Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd praised former Utah coach Craig Smith and his sons for being class acts after their father's firing on Monday.
Utah fired Craig Smith as its basketball coach on Monday, but that didn't stop Smith from impacting the Utes' game on Thursday against No. 21 Arizona. Smith's two sons ― Landon and Brady Smith ...