Mar 22, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Lon Kruger instructs his team during a timeout against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the first half in the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Athletic director Joe Castiglione isn’t just looking for one new head coach of Oklahoma basketball. He’s got the challenge of looking for two at the same time.
Both men’s coach Lon Kruger and women’s coach Sherri Coale have made the decision to retire after a combined 35 years in their respective jobs at Oklahoma (Kruger for 10 and Coale for 25).