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Sean Sutton (born October 4, 1968 in Twin Falls, Idaho, USA) is currently the interim head coach of the Oklahoma State University men's basketball program. His father, Eddie, who was the head coach, had designated Sean as his successor upon his retirement.

In Sutton's college career, he played under his father at both the University of Kentucky during the 1988 and 1989 seasons and at OSU during the 1991 and 1992 seasons. He began his coaching career on the staff of Rob Evans at the University of Mississippi during the 1993 season. After that season, he returned to his alma mater to work for his father and wait for his opportunity to become the head coach there.

Oklahoma State announced Monday, February 13, 2006, the 69-year-old Sutton would take a medical leave and that Sean Sutton, his son and designated heir apparent, will finish this season as coach. The school said no decision had been made on who will coach next season. Eddie Sutton said in a statement released by the university that he nearly took medical leave after a Feb. 4 trip to Kansas State because of chronic back pain that was “making it very difficult to coach.” Eddie Sutton, who entered alcohol rehab while at Kentucky, is expected to again enter alcohol rehap during his medical leave from OSU.

“After Friday’s events, I know it is best to go on medical leave the remainder of the season to address my future health,” he said. “It is very difficult to step away from the team. But I know they are in great hands.”

In their first game since the elder Sutton stepped aside, the Cowboys lost 64-49 to No. 22 Kansas on Monday night.

His younger brother, Scott, coached Oral Roberts Univerisity to the 2006 NCAA in 2006 and lost in the first round,

Fans held up signs reading “We Miss Eddie” and “Get Well Eddie,” and a brief “Eddie! Eddie!” chant broke out in one section of seats in the final minutes.

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