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.

Head coach Richard Pitino of the New Mexico Lobos argues with a referee against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 23, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

Colorado State hired Niko Medved's top assistant to replace him as basketball coach following a quick 24-hour search. Ali Farokhmanesh, 36, was promoted Wednesday evening after Medved left earlier this week.