Wes Wilcox Joins University of Utah as GM

The University of Utah has hired Wes Wilcox, previously the assistant general manager of the Sacramento Kings, as the general manager of their men's basketball program. Wilcox brings over two decades of NBA experience, including roles as general manager of the Atlanta Hawks and director of player personnel for the Cleveland Cavaliers. His move to Utah marks a significant shift, as he becomes the highest-ranking NBA front office executive to transition to a college role. This hiring is part of a broader trend in collegiate sports towards professionalization, with skills in salary cap management and roster construction becoming increasingly valuable. Utah's new head coach, Alex Jensen, who previously worked with Wilcox in the NBA G League, expressed enthusiasm about the expertise Wilcox will bring to the program. Wilcox leaves the Kings with a heartfelt farewell, acknowledging his transformative years with the team and its dedicated fanbase.