Mar 13, 2014; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Utah Utes forward Marko Kovacevic (1) shoots against Arizona Wildcats guard Elliott Pitts (24) and forward Matt Korcheck (31) during the second half in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 Conference college basketball tournament at MGM Grand Garden Arena. The Wildcats defeated the Utes 71-39. Mandatory Credit Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Utah Basketball announced that Forward/Center Marko Kovacevic will not return to the team for his senior season. A family emergency has arisen and Marko has chosen to return home to his native Serbia.
Marko was injured in the preseason last year and was never really able to be a factor.
The move leaves the Utes with one open scholarship.
Here are a couple of articles including the statement released by the University that essentially don’t tell you anymore than I’ve written here.