The Utah Utes have received permission from the New Jersey Nets to interview Nets assistant coach Larry Krystowiak as they continue their search to fill their men's basketball coaching vacancy.

Krystowiak was hired to coach Montana in 2004, and went 42-20 over two seasons with two NCAA Tournament appearances.

Krystkowiak became an assistant with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2006 and was named the head coach in 2007. He lasted one season as the Bucks' head coach.

He joined the Nets’ coaching staff in July of 2010.