Kevin Kruger to UNLV

[WTSooner]

Now let’s go get Kellen.

Won't happen, but Cincy should give him a look.

 

[sheepdogs1]

Literally nobody thinks that

Nobody and everybody are interchangeable to some. Aren't they the lucky ones.

 

[CoachTalk]

Literally nobody thinks that.

Given how you've spoken about Kevin, I'm guessing you're surprised he isn't taking over UNLV as the HC. After all, he did coach for 2 years at Northern Arizona. Interesting that he couldn't get a better position after a couple years at OU. It's almost as if other schools think he only got a job here because of daddy.

Sarcasm sunshine.

Why would UNLV hire him if he’s so bad? You think their 1st year HC are just doing Lon a solid?

You’re clueless how recruiting works, how players like certain coaches, guard development post development etc.

What I have told you Kevin was the reason Jamal made a huge gain from Hs to big 12 starting PG... or worked with KD every single day to make him our best player by the end of the year.

Is he more valuable then or just a kid who coached with his dad?

Kevin is an asset to UNLV. Knows the area, knows the town, that gets you players.

 

[Eielson]

Why would UNLV hire him if he’s so bad? You think their 1st year HC are just doing Lon a solid?

Why would a mid-major school offer a job to a P5 assistant? Perhaps you're the clueless one.

Hill and Henson took HC gigs, and I would be absolutely shocked if Crutch or Hartman took demotions to be assistants at mid-major schools.

 

[hoopsaustin]

Now let’s go get Kellen.

Lol HARD pass

 

[Eielson]

Lol HARD pass

I think he means as an assistant. I can't see him leaving Houston for less than a HC job, though.

 

[WTSooner]

Why would UNLV hire him if he’s so bad? You think their 1st year HC are just doing Lon a solid?

Why would OU and Kruger let him leave if he were so valuable?

 

[Ghost of Gar Heard]

You should. After OU lost Hill and Henson, the on court product has suffered greatly.

Counterpoint: after Sooner greats Hield, Cousins, and Spangler used up their eligibility and Jordan Woodard got hurt, combined with the staff being in transition bc 2 became NCAA D1 head coaches, the on court product suffered greatly.

 

[SoonerTraveler]

Kevin Kruger is 35 years old and has been coaching now for 5 years. Unless you attend practice all the time, you have no reason to doubt that Kevin does a fine job for someone with his coaching experience. There is no doubt he learned a lot growing up as a coaches son, and he also learned a lot from his 6 years playing for various professional teams around the world. I bet Kevin knows basketball as well as much older coaches with much more coaching experience.

I don't see why anyone looks for sinister motives behind his move to UNLV at this point in his career. He is building his résumé. Let's wish him the best of luck and follow his career with interest.

 

[Eielson]

I don't think I've ever said Kevin is a bad coach. What I've said is that he was an underqualified, nepotism hire (which is almost impossible to argue with). I've also said that I don't think our player development has been as good since Henson and Hill left. Those are big shoes to fill, and shoes not entirely filled by him. I'm sure that Kevin is a much better coach now than when we hired him. After all, he has more than doubled his NCAA coaching experience during his time here.

 

[Swans]

I think he means as an assistant. I can't see him leaving Houston for less than a HC job, though.

Yes. I meant as an assistant to replace Kevin Kruger.

 

[CoachTalk]

Why would OU and Kruger let him leave if he were so valuable?

Can’t make him stay...

What’s wrong with a job he himself calls “home”

 

[usedtobe1]

Can’t make him stay...

What’s wrong with a job he himself calls “home”

I think leaving OU looks good on his resume’. Assuming UNLV does good, he will likely get some credit. He just felt it was time to leave the nest.

 

[CoachTalk]

Why would a mid-major school offer a job to a P5 assistant? Perhaps you're the clueless one.

Hill and Henson took HC gigs, and I would be absolutely shocked if Crutch or Hartman took demotions to be assistants at mid-major schools.

Ok.

If he helps turn UNLV around again... he gets a shot at a HC job.
Comparing hill and Henson to kevin isn’t fair. 2 long term assistants to a 5th year Assistant.

 

[CoachTalk]

Why would a mid-major school offer a job to a P5 assistant? Perhaps you're the clueless one.

Hill and Henson took HC gigs, and I would be absolutely shocked if Crutch or Hartman took demotions to be assistants at mid-major schools.

No clue on what he makes. But if UNLV is home.

Why fault him for doing that?

 

[cjhsooner]

Counterpoint: after Sooner greats Hield, Cousins, and Spangler used up their eligibility and Jordan Woodard got hurt, combined with the staff being in transition bc 2 became NCAA D1 head coaches, the on court product suffered greatly.

Goes back to hiring decisions. I think Kruger whiffed on his choices. Just my opinion, not bashing anyone else's. Hartman is still a mystery to me, but hiring your son rarely works out. Teams lose players all the time. Same with assistants. Gotta move on. Kruger has this coming season for me. He has to hit at least a double or triple.

 

[CoachTalk]

Goes back to hiring decisions. I think Kruger whiffed on his choices. Just my opinion, not bashing anyone else's. Hartman is still a mystery to me, but hiring your son rarely works out. Teams lose players all the time. Same with assistants. Gotta move on. Kruger has this coming season for me. He has to hit at least a double or triple.

So who would you hire?

 

[schoonerdriver]

Kevin Kruger is 35 years old and has been coaching now for 5 years. Unless you attend practice all the time, you have no reason to doubt that Kevin does a fine job for someone with his coaching experience. There is no doubt he learned a lot growing up as a coaches son, and he also learned a lot from his 6 years playing for various professional teams around the world. I bet Kevin knows basketball as well as much older coaches with much more coaching experience.

I don't see why anyone looks for sinister motives behind his move to UNLV at this point in his career. He is building his résumé. Let's wish him the best of luck and follow his career with interest.

I just watched him during games. Didn't see him with any kind of presence. If his was like that during practice, then he was in way over his head.

 

[WaymanFan]

Can’t make him stay...

What’s wrong with a job he himself calls “home”

Coach, whether one likes the guy as an assistant is fine, but it was a nepotism hire plain and simple. I know that if I'm hired because of a blood relative, I sure as heck would want to find some way to distinguish myself (ex: Patty Gasso's son; not Sherri Coale's). As fans, we saw nothing in three years which would indicate that. I understand you're closer to the program than most, but don't remember you passing along any info indicating that Kevin has stood out. This is one move that will likely turn out great for both parties, so I can't see why anyone would be too upset.

 

[Ghost of Gar Heard]

Can’t make him stay...

What’s wrong with a job he himself calls “home”

Also, it helps Kevin get out from Lon's shadow and away from concerns about nepotism. It's probably best for both.