Lon Kruger's candidacy for the UCLA coaching job was short lived.
Less than two hours after a report surfaced Sunday night that Kruger and Tennessee coach Rick Barnes had interviewed for the UCLA opening, Kruger responded with a brief denial.
“I have not interviewed for the job at UCLA, nor have I had any contact with anyone from UCLA," Kruger said in a statement released by OU.
Kruger, 66, is expected to return to the Sooner sidelines next year for what will be his ninth season in Norman. He's led OU to the NCAA Tournament in six of his eight seasons, including a trip to the Final Four in 2016.