Donate to the newsroom now. Burial was at the Washington City Cemetery. And no matter to whom hes relaying instructions, lessons or advice, he sees both groups of people exactly the same. Mayville won the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) regular season and conference titles and qualified for the NAIA Tournament for the second straight season, this time making the quarterfinals. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. Now at 48 years old, Smith, coach of the Utah State mens basketball team, has three sons and a daughter of his own. Smith was also the head coach at Mayville State from 2004 to 2007, at South Dakota from 2014 to 2018, and at Utah State from 2018 to 2021. We are sad to announce that on December 8, 2020, at the age of 26, Hayden Craig Smith of Saint George, Utah, born in Delta, Utah passed away. National champion It's the only thing in life that doesn't fade if you keep putting work into it Cars, motorcycles, muscles and all those kinda things have such a small impact in my life compared to love. Smith is taking the Aggies to the NCAA Tournament for the third straight year. Those who suit up for him describe Smith as a players coach. After a hard first year in 2022, things are looking up for Smiths Utah basketball team. But Ahelegbe thinks Smith would thrive at a program with more money and resources because of his history of exceeding expectations at schools not considered to be the best job in a conference. [1][2], Smith began his coaching career in 1996 as an assistant coach for one season at Mayville State University, an NAIA school in North Dakota. "I love my little Radguy!" Division regular season champion Due to concerns related to COVID-19, Masks and Social Distancing are required. KSL Sports SALT LAKE CITY- Utah basketball head coach Craig Smith couldnt contain his energy and excitement about his 2023 team. There is no photo or video of Hayden Craig Smith.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Brigham City Obituaries How? This Utah team practices hard, are more athletic, and already seem to care a great deal about each other in the short time theyve been together. Utah Obituaries Archives Online | Obits Archive Craig Smith named new Runnin Utes head coach Most Recent Obituaries | Anderson and Sons Mortuary