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Utah Jazz Coaching Candidate: Frank Vogel – KSL Sports
SALT LAKE CITY – With the Utah Jazz present process a training seek for the primary time in eight seasons, KSL Sports activities is taking a deeper dive into every candidate that has been interviewed for the job.
To this point the listing contains a number of former NBA head coaches, assistants with ties to the Jazz already, and a number of other different outstanding names across the NBA.
Within the third breakdown of the collection, let’s have a look at longtime NBA head coach Frank Vogel.
Jazz Teaching Candidate: Frank Vogel
Frank Vogel was first introduced as a candidate for the Jazz by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski shortly after Quin Snyder announce his departure from the crew.
Previous to interviewing with the Jazz, Vogel has held three head teaching gigs throughout his two-decade-long profession within the NBA.
After serving as an assistant coach with the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and Indiana Pacers, Vogel was named the Pacers head coach in 2011 when Jim O’Brien was fired midseason.
In six seasons in Indiana, Vogel led the Pacers to the postseason 5 instances, together with two journeys to the Convention Finals.
Vogel was let go by the Pacers in 2016 after back-to-back disappointing seasons however was shortly employed by the Orlando Magic to fill their head teaching place.
The coach struggled to recreate his success in Orlando ending with 29 and 25-win seasons in 2017 and 2018 and was fired by the Magic.
After one season away from the sport, Vogel was employed to steer LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers in 2019.
In his first season with the Lakers, Vogel remodeled the new-look Lakers into the highest defensive crew within the league and received the 2020 NBA title within the bubble in Orlando, Florida.
Nevertheless, after their success within the bubble, the Lakers had been eradicated within the opening spherical of the playoffs by the Phoenix Suns in 2021 and didn’t make the Western Convention Playoffs final season.
In consequence, Voge was fired on April 11, 2022, following three seasons with the franchise, ending with a 127-98 report.
Previous to Teaching
Vogel performed Division III basketball at Juanita earlier than transferring to Kentucky to work for then Wildcats head coach Rick Pitino. The previous Lakers coach graduated from Kentucky with a level in Biology in 1998.
Regardless of having three head teaching stints beneath his belt already, Vogel is among the youthful head coaches within the NBA at simply 48 years outdated.
Vogel and his spouse Jenifer have two daughters named Alexa and Arianna.
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Utah junior high teacher arrested for alleged possession of child porn
PROVO, Utah — A teacher within the Alpine School District is facing charges of sexual exploitation of a minor after allegedly uploading child porn to the internet. Travis Adamson, 49, is currently being held without bail.
According to court documents obtained by FOX 13 News, investigators were first notified of the potential crime at the end of April 2023. Adobe Inc. reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children via CyberTip that a user had uploaded files containing depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct on their account.
The CyberTip also included account information regarding the suspect user, including an IP address and email address that belonged to a teacher within the Alpine School District. Detectives used geo-location to trace the suspect’s IP address and found it was located within or near the city limits of Provo.
The school district confirmed to investigators that Adamson was still an employee within the district.
On Monday, detectives interviewed Adamson at the school where he confirmed that he was the sole user of the Adobe account and admitted to viewing child sexual abuse material.
Adamson also told detectives that he had downloaded several thousand images and videos onto his hard drive which is located at his home. He denied ever photographing or doing anything sexual or inappropriate with his students or other kids.
Detectives are now working to get access to Adamson’s hard drive and more charges could be coming.
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Utah cracks AP Top 25 Women’s Basketball poll before key matchups
The Utah Utes have made headlines by cracking the AP Top 25 at No. 22 for the first time this season, following a hard-fought 75-67 win over Iowa State. This marks Utah’s third consecutive season being ranked, despite an unexpected coaching change early in the season. Head coach Lynne Roberts departed for the WNBA, leaving longtime assistant Gavin Petersen to step in. Under Petersen’s leadership, Utah has thrived, demonstrating resilience and cohesion.
Petersen credited the team’s ability to stay focused and overcome adversity. “Our resilient crew has stepped up and faced the adversity that’s in front of them,” Petersen said. Utah’s win over Notre Dame during a Thanksgiving tournament was a pivotal moment that signaled their strength and potential.
Utah has ‘big money’ problem with a billionaire calling NIL shots for rival
The competition for dominance in women’s college basketball continues to intensify as the Big Ten and SEC assert themselves as the sport’s premier leagues. This week’s Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll highlights the strength of both conferences, with each boasting seven ranked teams, including four in the top 10.
The Big Ten’s recent expansion with the addition of No. 1 UCLA and No. 4 USC has bolstered its claim as the top league. UCLA’s consistent performances, including a victory over South Carolina, solidify their place at the top of the rankings, earning 30 of 32 first-place votes. Meanwhile, the SEC has also grown stronger with No. 5 Texas and No. 10 Oklahoma joining the conference. South Carolina, a perennial powerhouse, remains No. 2 and will face Texas in a highly anticipated showdown.
This week, the Utes prepare for a marquee matchup, hosting No. 12 Kansas State at the Huntsman Center. This game not only pits two top-25 teams against each other but also serves as a litmus test for Utah’s aspirations in the Big 12.
As Utah continues its unbeaten run in conference play, upcoming matchups against No. 11 TCU and No. 17 West Virginia will provide further opportunities to climb the rankings and solidify their standing among the nation’s elite.
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Utah State Football Lands BYU OL Transfer From Portal
LOGAN, Utah- Since the winter transfer portal opened on December 9, 2024, and closed on December 28, 2024, players across the country have left their current teams to find new homes, and teams have been active in recruiting these players to recoup losses and strengthen their rosters.
The transfer portal is especially important for a team like the Utah State Aggies, who just hired Bronco Mendenhall and a brand-new coaching staff.
Utah State Football Fills Out 2025 Schedule With SEC Tilt
Former Weber State Wildcat and BYU Cougar Jake Eichorn entered the transfer portal at the end of December and will be headed to his third stop in the Beehive State as he has committed to play his final year of eligibility for the Utah State Aggies.
ALL IN. 🤘@USUFootball @CoachAcitelli pic.twitter.com/eqKgTGCIe5
— Jake Eichorn (@EichornJake) January 6, 2025
Eichorn spent two seasons as a member of the Weber State Wildcats between 2021-2023. Following his time in Ogden, Jake entered the transfer portal ranked as a three-star interior offensive lineman.
Eichorn chose to head down I-15 to Provo, where he spent a year as a backup offensive lineman for the BYU Cougars.
Eichorn then hit the portal for the third time in his collegiate career, landing in Logan where he will play for first-year head coach Bronco Mendenhall.
About Jake Cichorn Before College
Prior to the start of his college career, the former Beaver High School standout helped the Beavers win back-to-back state titles in 2019 and 2020.
Eichorn was one of the best high school football players in the state of Utah and signed with Weber State in December 2020. The offensive lineman sat out his first season with the Wildcats in 2021.
Tanner Tripp is a sports writer for KSL Sports covering all teams across the state of Utah. Follow him on X @tanner_tripp and Instagram @tanner.tripp here.
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