Mar 22, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Lon Kruger reacts after a play against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the first half in the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
The loss to Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament was Oklahoma’s final game of the 2020-21 season, and, as it turns out, it was also the final game for Lon Kruger as head coach of the Sooners.
The veteran college head coach announced his retirement on Thursday, ending 10 seasons as head coach of the Oklahoma men’s basketball team.