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Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger watches during college basketball practice in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Oklahoma plays against Texas A&M in a regional semifinal game in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Texas A&M head coach Billy Kennedy has referred to Oklahoma coach Lon Kruger as a mentor, and the two have a friendly relationship.
"I've just been a big fan of Billy's from his days early on," Kruger said. "He's always done a good job. I have always thought his teams played good basketball.