UNLV men's basketball coach Kevin Kruger is out after four seasons, the school announced Saturday.
The Runnin' Rebels' season ended on Thursday with a quarterfinal loss to Utah State in the Mountain West Conference tournament. They finished 18-15 overall, 11-9 in conference play.
UNLV athletic director Erick Harper thanked Kruger for his "commitment, and dedication" to the program, while lamenting the program's failure to meet expectations in a statement announcing his dismissal.
"We have significant aspirations for our men's basketball program, both within the Mountain West and on a national level, with the goal of competing in the NCAA Tournament.