Jensen, a former Utes player under Rick Majerus, was Utah's top target and replaces Craig Smith, who was fired on February 24 in his fourth season. Jensen has been an NBA assistant coach for 12 seasons. He spent 10 years with the Utah Jazz before joining Dallas in 2023.

Eric Henderson, who led South Dakota State, will be the next Drake men's basketball coach, taking over after Ben McCollum's departure to Iowa.

Eric Henderson, who led South Dakota State to two NCAA Tournament appearances in six seasons, has been hired as Drake’s head coach, the school announced Friday.

The 46-year-old Henderson replaces Ben McCollum, who left for Iowa on Monday after leading the Bulldogs to the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season and tournament championships and a first-round win over Missouri in the NCAA Tournament.

Here’s a look at possible coaching candidates who could replace Henderson. More: South Dakota State basketball coach Eric Henderson set to depart for Drake job Crutchfield is fresh off the heels of leading the Mavericks to its first NCAA Tournament appearance.

South Dakota State basketball coach Eric Henderson will leave the Jackrabbits after six years to take the head coaching job at Drake.