Kevin Kruger, born on May 1, 1983, will play his fourth season as the head coach of the UNLV men’s basketball team. As a player, Kruger played as a point guard for UNLV during the 2006-07 season and returned to the program in 2019 as an assistant coach. Kruger replaced T. J. Otzelberger in 2021 and led the team to its first postseason in 11 years.
| Name | Kevin Kruger |
| Age | 41 Years |
| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Position | Head Coach |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Source of Wealth | Basketball Coach |
| Salary | $775,000 |
Kevin Kruger's Net Worth
Kevin Kruger's estimated net worth is not available as of November 2024.
Kevin Kruger Career Earnings
Specific details about Kruger's overall career earnings are not available, but he is expected to earn around $3.85 million until 2026, as per College NetWorth.
Kevin Kruger Salary
Kevin Kruger will earn a minimum salary of $775,000 during the 2024-25 season, which is set to increase to $800,000 in his final season. His contract with UNLV Rebels runs until 2026, as per College NetWorth.
Kevin Kruger Contract
Kevin Kruger signed a five-year contract with the UNLV in 2021 and is expected to make $3.85 million over the next five seasons. He can earn additional bonuses and incentives worth up to $300k every season, according to College NetWorth.
· $100,000 for winning the NCAA Championship
· $50,000 for reaching the Final Four
· $25,000 for the National Coach of the Year award
· $25,000 for winning the Mountain West Championship
· $25,000 for winning the Mountain West Tournament title
· $25,000 for securing a spot in the NCAA
· $15,000 for securing a spot in the NIT
· $10,000 for the Mountain West Coach of the Year award
Kevin Kruger Coaching History
Kruger's coaching journey began as an assistant at Northern Arizona in 2014 where he spent two seasons before joining his father’s coaching staff at Oklahoma in 2016. With Kevin as a part of the coaching team, Oklahoma made multiple NCAA Tournament appearances.
Following his three-year stint with the Sooners, Kruger joined UNLV as an assistant coach under T. J. Otzelberger. He later took over the head coaching role in 2021 when Otzelberger decided to move to Iowa State. During his first season, he led UNLV to a second-place finish, marking their best-ever finish in 12 years. The Rebels made significant strides under Kruger and were invited to the postseason for the first time in 11 years. His first two seasons finished with 18-14 and 19-13.
FAQs on Kevin Kruger
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A. Kevin Kruger's earns $775,000 at UNLV.
A. No, Kevin Kruger went undrafted in the 2007 NBA Draft.
A. Kevin Kruger has signed a five-year contract with UNLV back in 2021.
A. Kevin Kruger went to both Arizona State and UNLV where he played collegiate basketball.
