COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Former UF coach Lon Kruger retires after 35-year career

Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger reacts during a first-round game against Missouri in the NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium March 20 in Indianapolis. (DARRON CUMMINGS/Associated Press)
Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger reacts during a first-round game against Missouri in the NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium March 20 in Indianapolis. (DARRON CUMMINGS/Associated Press)

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma coach Lon Kruger announced his retirement Thursday, ending a 35-year Division I college head coaching career that included taking five schools to the NCAA Tournament — with tw…