Greg Cooper Steps Down As Utah Warriors Head Coach
Jun 25, 2025, 4:48 PM
Utah Warriors introduce Greg Cooper as head coach at a press conference in Herriman, Utah. (Photo: Trevor Allen)
(Photo: Trevor Allen)
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Warriors will be under new management in 2026 after Greg Cooper stepped down as head coach. Cooper was hired by the franchise in 2022.
Cooper and the club announced his resignation as head coach on Wednesday, June 25. He is expected to pursue other coaching opportunities.
“It has been an honor to lead the Utah Warriors,” Cooper said, “This club, this community, and these players have given me so much, and I’ll carry that with me as I begin my next chapter. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together and confident the foundation is strong for what’s to come.”
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Kimball Kjar, CEO of the Utah Warriors, praised Cooper’s tenure with the Warriors, “Greg’s leadership and experience have been invaluable not just in terms of results, but in the lasting impact he’s had on our entire organization. We thank him sincerely and wish him and his family all the best in this next chapter.”
Under Cooper’s tutelage, the Warriors improved from 5-11 in 2022 to the top of the table in 2025. Utah advanced to the playoffs and hosted two playoff matches for the first time in franchise history.
Cooper was 27-23 with the Warriors.
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