Background
Kruger, Lon was born on August 19, 1952 in Topeka, Kansas, United States.
Kruger, Lon was born on August 19, 1952 in Topeka, Kansas, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Business, Kansas State University, 1975. Master of Science in Physical Education, Pittsburg State University, Kansas, 1977.
Assistant coach Pittsburg State University Gorillas, Kansas, 1976-1977. Graduate assistant coach Kansas State University Wildcats, 1977-1978, assistant coach, 1978-1982, head coach, 1986—1990, University Texas-Pan American Broncs, 1982-1986, athletic director, 1982-1985. Head coach University Florida Gators, 1990—1996, University Illinois Fighting Illini, 1996—2000, Atlanta Hawks, 2000—2003.
Assistant coach New York Knicks, 2003—2004. Head coach University Nevada Las Vegas Runnin' Rebels, 2004—2011, University Oklahoma Sooners, since 2011. Assistant coach United States Pan American Team, 1987.
Head coach Big Eight Select Team, Beijing, 1987, United States of America Junior World Champion Team, 1991, United States of America World University Games Team, 1995. Board directors National Association Basketball Coaches, 1994—2000.
Co-chairpersons Alachua County's Red Ribbon Campaign, 1991-1993.
Married Barbara Miles. Children: Angie, Kevin.