Lou Gudino

Biography

Lou Gudino arrived in May 2025 as an assistant coach and serves as one of the two defensive coordinators on Steve Lutz’s staff. The 28-year collegiate coaching veteran spent the past three years as the associate head coach at Ball State after holding similar titles at Wichita State, New Mexico State and Indiana State. “I’ve known Lou for many years,” Lutz said. “He is one of the most prepared coaches in our profession and has helped elevate every program that he’s been a part of. His eye for talent, knack for player development and deep basketball knowledge will make an immediate impact here. I’m thrilled to welcome him and his wife Dana to Stillwater and the Cowboy Basketball family.” At Ball State (2022-25) under head coach Michael Lewis, Gudino worked closely with the Cardinal big men, including three-time all-conference center Payton Sparks, who finished his career ranked among the program’s all-time leaders in blocks, rebounds, free throws and field goal percentage. Gudino worked similar magic at Wichita State (2018-22) where he was a part of four straight winning seasons, highlighted by the program’s first American Athletic Conference regular season title, and coached five players who would go on to the NBA. Gudino was also instrumental in the recruitment of future Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Craig Porter Jr. – a 6-foot-2 unicorn who finished among the program’s career top-10 in blocks, steals and assists per game. Tyson Etienne (2021 AAC Co-Player of the Year), Dex