UNLV basketball coach Lon Kruger underwent a successful heart procedure at an area hospital Thursday and was resting comfortably in recovery, the school announced.

The 54-year-old Kruger had his routine annual stress test last week, and after doctors conducted further testing earlier this week, blockages were identified and the determination was made to do open-heart bypass surgery. Doctors performed six bypasses during the four-hour surgery.

"I would like to thank everyone for their concern and support,'' said his wife, Barb. "The surgery was very successful, Lon is doing well and we are looking forward to his full recovery.''