Steve Lutz

Steve Lutz (born October 25, 1972) is the current college basketball head coach for Texas A&M–Corpus Christi.

Steve Lutz
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamTexas A&M–Corpus Christi
ConferenceSouthland
Record23–12
Biographical details
Born (1972-10-25) October 25, 1972
San Antonio, Texas
Alma materTexas Lutheran (1995)
Incarnate Word (1997)
Playing career
1991–1992Ranger Junior College
1992-1995Texas Lutheran
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1995–1999Incarnate Word (asst.)
1999–2000Garden City Community College (asst.)
2000–2006Stephen F. Austin (asst.)
2006–2010SMU (asst.)
2010–2017Creighton (asst.)
2017–2021Purdue (asst.)
2021–presentTexas A&M–CC
Head coaching record
Overall23–12
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
Southland Tournament (2022)

Coaching career

Early coaching career

Lutz started his coaching career with stops at UIW, Garden City CC, Stephen F. Austin and SMU.[1] During his time at UIW his teams went 99-20. At Garden City Lutz coached under longtime Division one coach Jeremy Cox. In six seasons at Stephen F. Austin, the Lumberjacks went 93-76, including a 71-44 mark his final four years.[2] During his time at SMU, Lutz served as the recruiting coordinator for the Mustangs. His first two recruiting classes were ranked in the top-35 nationally by Hoop Scoop Online. In his fourth season, SMU finished with its most wins.[3]

Creighton

At Creighton, Lutz developed a reputation as one of the nation's top recruiters and was instrumental in the development of 2014 National Player of the Year Doug McDermott, son of Creighton's head coach.[4]

Purdue

At Purdue, Lutz helped develop Purdue into a top defensive team, including an 11th national ranked defense in efficiency. [5]

Texas A&M Corpus Christi

On April 6, 2021, Lutz was named head coach of the Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders men's basketball program, taking over for Willis Wilson who retired.[6]

Head coaching record
Statistics overview
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Texas A&M–CC Islanders (Southland) (2021–present)
2021–22 Texas A&M–Corpus Christi 23–127–74thNCAA Division I First Four
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi: 23–12 (.657)7–7 (.500)
Total:23–12 (.657)

      National champion         Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion       Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

References
  1. College basketball: Steve Lutz chosen as lone finalist for Texas A&M-CC men's job, Caller Times
  2. Steve Lutz profile, Creighton Athletics
  3. Coach Lutz profile, Purdue Athletics
  4. Islanders hire Purdue assistant as new men's hoop coach, KRIS 6 News
  5. Purdue assistant Steve Lutz leaving for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Journal & Courier
  6. A&M-Corpus Christi Announces Steve Lutz as Sole Finalist for Head Men's Basketball Coach, Texas A&M Corpus Christi Athletics
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