Army hires Butler assistant Kevin Kuwik as men’s basketball coach

Kevin Kuwik’s impressive college basketball coaching resume spans more than 20 seasons.

Kuwik has worked under the likes of Thad Matta, Brad Stevens and Bob McKillop.

But, Kuwik’s off-the-courts accomplishments may have also help him landed his first Division I head coaching job.

Kuwik, who graduated Notre Dame’s Army ROTC program as a distinguished military graduate, served 10 years including an 18-month leave of absence from coaching at Ohio University. He was a member of 113th Engineer Battalion of the Indiana National Guard during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

“What an amazing honor for my family and me,” Kuwik said in a press release. “I am excited to get to work with a special group of young men, producing not only winners but future leaders and defenders of our nation.”

ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Army and Kuwik agreed to a five-year contract. Kuwik replaces Jimmy Allen, who won 98 games in seven seasons

Kuwik’s hiring gained the support of Hall of Famer, Division I all-time wins leader and former Army coach Mike Krzyzewski, Matta, Stevens and McKillop.

Army athletic director Mike Buddie said in a press release that Kuwik, “is uniquely qualified to develop our cadets as both athletes and leaders of character while fulfilling our goal of winning a Patriot League championship.”

Army is seeking its first Patriot League title. Kuwik has coached in six NCAA tournaments, last with Davidson in 2022.