Kevin Kruger

Kevin Kruger (born May 1, 1983) is a former American professional basketball player, currently an assistant coach at UNLV.

Kevin Kruger
UNLV Runnin' Rebels
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueMountain West Conference
Personal information
Born (1983-05-01) May 1, 1983
McAllen, Texas
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolWalton (Marietta, Georgia)
College
NBA draft2007 / Undrafted
Playing career2007–2013
PositionPoint guard
Coaching career2016–present
Career history
As player:
2007–2008Utah Flash
2008Lukoil Academic
2009Utah Flash
2009NSB Napoli
2010Utah Flash
2010Soles de Mexicali
2010–2011Utah Flash
2011–2012Okapi Aalstar
2012–2013Los Angeles D-Fenders
2013Eisbären Bremerhaven
As coach:
2014–2015Northern Arizona (asst.)
2016–2019Oklahoma (asst.)
2019–presentUNLV (asst.)

Biography

The son of Oklahoma basketball coach Lon Kruger, he attended Arizona State University, but after playing 3 years and graduating because he was redshirted his freshman year, he transferred to UNLV to play for his dad.[1] During his one-year there he helped UNLV advance to the Sweet Sixteen,[2] only to lose to Oregon.[3]

After his collegiate career, Kruger was not drafted and would later be given an invitation to the Orlando Magic's training camp.[4][5] Before the season began, he was cut and drafted by the Flash, the Utah Jazz's D-League team.[6] He had a career high 35 points against the Reno Bighorns on March 1, 2009.

In the 2011-2012 season in the Ethias League, Kevin Kruger played for Okapi Aalstar. They won the Belgian Cup against Antwerp Giants, with 96-89 in overtime, a game during which Kevin scored 31 points.

Kevin initially attended Centennial High School in Champaign, Illinois, where he was a member of the basketball team. At the conclusion of his sophomore season, he moved to Marietta, GA. He then attended Walton High School in Marietta, Georgia.[7]

References
  1. Katz, Andy (2006-07-07). "Kruger to play for father at UNLV – without penalty". ESPN. Retrieved 2010-09-03.
  2. Guiremand, Steve (2009-08-24). "Kevin Kruger to play in Italy". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on 2010-08-08. Retrieved 2010-09-03.
  3. "Oregon bumps off UNLV". The Tuscaloosa News. Associated Press. 2007-03-23. Retrieved 2010-09-03.
  4. "2007 NBA Draft". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved 2010-09-03.
  5. Povtak, Tim (2007-09-18). "There is no keeping Outlaw away from camp". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 2010-09-03.
  6. "Flash Take Guard Kevin Kruger With Top Pick in 2007–08 Draft". NBA Development League. 2007-11-01. Archived from the original on 2010-04-20. Retrieved 2010-09-03.
  7. Lyon, Austin (2002-04-13). "Morrison Takes Dunk Crown". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 2010-09-03.
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