Anthony Levrets, who compiled a 78-87 record in five seasons as the Utah women’s basketball coach, was relieved of his duties today by Director of Athletics Dr. Chris Hill. A national search will be conducted for Levrets’ replacement.

The Utes completed their season Thursday at the Pac-12 Tournament, finishing with a 9-21 overall record and a 3-15 Pac-12 mark. In 2013-14, the Utes were 12-19 overall and 4-14 in the Pac-12.

"We appreciate the effort Coach Levrets put into our program, but we feel as though we need a change in direction," said Hill. "Our women’s basketball program has achieved great success throughout its history and we are committed to its continued success."

Levrets’ best season was in 2012-13, when the Utes went 23-14 overall (8-10 Pac-12) and played in the WNIT Championship game. His other winning season came as the interim head coach in 2010-11, when the Utes finished 18-17 overall (7-9 in the Mountain West Conference), won the MWC Tournament and played a first-round game in the NCAA Tournament. After Utah’s postseason success, Levrets was retained as the head coach.