Las Vegas Sun reporter says Kruger declined Oklahoma interview

[OUHoops]

He apparently has per the UNLV Las Vegas Sun beat reporter via twitter:

Sources just confirmed to me that Lon Kruger was contacted by #Oklahoma, but will not interview for the position. He is remaining at #UNLV

LK still has two years left on his deal at #UNLV. No extension coming right away, but expect one to be discussed/agreed to in the future.

So, to my knowledge, that's three programs that have reached out to Kruger and been told 'thanks, but no thanks': #Utah, #OU, #NCSU

He's in his late 50s, paid well/has a good thing going at #UNLV, made a ton of money during his NBA stint. No reason to take on a project.

@jwinn012 Not paid to speculate. Told me himself he told them no.

http://twitter.com/ryanmgreene

 

[Oliver Hardy]

You left out the best part....

the reporter says Kruger told him personally that he told OU NO.

 

[Sam]

 

[SoonerTraveler]

This is good news.

:OUbball-logo:

 

[Tony]

So, the only person who we know has been contacted and not turned us down is Rick Byrd?

 

[Sooner_In_MI]

lol

 

[Oliver Hardy]

Stacy Hansmeyer hasn't said No yet.

I'm just sayin.

 

[Sooner_In_MI]

This coaching search is going worse than when I tried to get a 9 to go w/ me to prom last year.

 

[colston15]

I will reserve judgment until after we hire a coach. After all, isn't that what a coaching search is about?

 

[NotsoyoungJeezy]

Thank god....I dont want that ksu doofus anyway

 

[afaSooner]

This is starting to feel awkward.

 

[sooner8]

Most fans really did"nt want him either,but after the first 15 coaches said no,he started looking better...

 

[dahldennsull]

That looks like Edmond North haha

 

[Sooner_In_MI]

That looks like Edmond North haha

It is Edmond North, I was there and yes it was hilarious.

 

[JustOkSooner701]

...

Our program is a national joke :facepalm

 

[Romulus]

Billy F'n Gillispie was there for the taking

 

[OopItToWillie]

Yikes, I was hoping for Kruger.

 

[Jason]

I believe I've posted this on here before: Kruger's wife loves it here. I don't anticipate them leaving.

 

[coolm]

Billy F'n Gillispie was there for the taking

yep - and OU fricking blew it big time.

 

[Sid]

yep - and OU fricking blew it big time.

Arrogance? I think so.