SALT LAKE CITY -- The hiring of Alex Jensen reconnects Utah to a successful past that the Utes want to tap into while rebuilding their men's basketball program and, hopefully, becoming more competitive in the Big 12 Conference.
Jensen was introduced as Utah's coach on Monday, returning to his alma mater after spending a dozen seasons as an assistant coach in the NBA. Jensen spent four seasons with the Utes, playing under Rick Majerus in 1994-95 and from 1997-2000 following a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
"I've had some donors call me and they're very excited," Utah athletic director Mark Harlan said.