Lofton began his coaching career at Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte, Nebraska, where he spent the 1994–95 campaign.

During that time, the Lopers won the 2006 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Tournament championship and made two NCAA appearances.

According to Athletic Director Paul Plinske, "Kevin (Lofton) has outstanding relationships with our student-athletes, is a passionate recruiter, a great teacher of the game and knows how to inspire our team to attain championship-level performances.

"[6] In his first season at the helm of the Lopers, Lofton led UNK to a second-place finish in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.

The Lopers had four All-MIAA selections, bringing the total to seven all-conference players since Lofton became head coach.

Conference tournament champion A native of Buckeye, Arizona, Lofton played at Yavapai Community College before transferring to Regis University.