On March 22, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Steve Lutz, the former head coach of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, addressed the media during the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Lutz has now been appointed as the new head coach for the Oklahoma State basketball team, following the dismissal of Mike Boynton on March 14.
Steve Lutz, a 51-year-old native of Texas, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. During his tenure at Western Kentucky, Lutz achieved a record of 22-12 and led the team to an NCAA Tournament berth in his sole year with the program. Prior to his time at Western Kentucky, Lutz spent two successful seasons at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, where he compiled a record of 47-23 and secured consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.
Oklahoma State's decision to appoint Steve Lutz comes amidst a flurry of coaching changes in high-major basketball programs. Schools such as SMU, Michigan, Louisville, Washington, Stanford, Vanderbilt, and West Virginia have all recently announced coaching transitions, reflecting the dynamic nature of the collegiate basketball landscape.
