Aug 3, 2007, 6:05 GMT
Las Vegas, NV - UNLV men's basketball head coach Lon Kruger underwent a successful heart procedure at a Las Vegas-area hospital Thursday.
The 54-year-old Kruger underwent his routine annual stress test and doctors identified blockages. They then made the determination to do open-heart bypass surgery.
Doctors performed six bypasses during the four-hour surgery.
It is anticipated that Kruger could be released early next week to return home for recovery. The coach anticipates being back at work and with the team prior to the season and is resting comfortably in recovery.
'I would like to thank everyone for their concern and support,' said his wife, Barb Kruger. 'The surgery was very successful, Lon is doing well and we are looking forward to his full recovery.'
© 2007 The Sports Network
Your Talkback on this Story