To the surprise of no one, the Field of 68 is reporting that Louisville will part ways with head basketball coach Kenny Payne. The Louisville alum has struggled since taking over the Cardinals, going 4-28 (2-18 ACC) in year one, and 8-24 (3-17) this season. Payne will end his tenure at Louisville having gone 12-52
Payne Adds Milt Wagner to Louisville Basketball Staff
Milt Wagner, a top ten career basketball scorer for the University of Louisville whose honored jersey hangs in the KFC Yum! Center, has joined the Cardinals’ men’s basketball staff as Director of Player Development and Alumni Relations under head coach Kenny Payne. “I’m so excited for this opportunity to have my brother Milt “Ice” Wagner with
Jamieson named Assistant Basketball Coach at Louisville
Josh Jamieson, who has worked the last 15 seasons on the University of Oregon men’s basketball staff, has joined UofL head men’s basketball coach Kenny Payne‘s staff as an assistant coach. “I’m so happy and excited that Josh is joining our staff,” said Payne. “His experience in helping run a program and his basketball knowledge will
OFFICIAL: Nolan Smith joins Louisville Basketball staff
No secret here…Louisville finally releases an official statement on the hiring of Nolan Smith… Nolan Smith, a member of the Duke University men’s basketball staff for the last six years, has become the first assistant coach hired by University of Louisville head men’s basketball coach Kenny Payne on the Cardinals’ staff. “I’m thrilled to welcome home one of
Louisville schedules Friday press conference to introduce Kenny Payne
The University of Louisville has scheduled a press conference for Friday to introduce Kenny Payne as the Cardinals new head basketball coach. The hiring of Payne is pending board approval, but according to CBS Sports, that is just a formality. Payne is a Louisville alum, who won a National Championship as a player in 1986.
REPORT: Bruiser to reunite with Calipari; Will join UK staff
With the departure of Kenny Payne to the Knicks, it seems that John Calipari has worked quickly to find his replacement. According to a Tweet by Jon Rothstein, Cal will hire Indiana assistant Bruiser Flint. Flint worked for Calipari at UMass from 1989-96, and took over after Calipari departed for the NBA. He spent five
Kentucky associate head coach Kenny Payne headed to the Knicks
Kentucky men’s basketball associate head coach Kenny Payne, regarded as one of the top assistants in the country, is leaving the college basketball ranks to join the NBA. Payne has accepted an assistant coaching position with the New York Knicks, the organization announced Tuesday. Payne’s departure ends a memorable 10-year run that included 295 wins, the
HoopDirt.com Daily News – 1/17/18
HoopDirt.com’s Daily News from the college basketball coaching world… UTEP released financial information regarding pay for interim men’s basketball coach Phil Johnson as part of an open records request submitted by KVIA. As an assistant under Tim Floyd, Johnson was making about $198,000 per year plus bonuses that included one month’s extra pay for making
HoopDirt.com Daily News – 1/9/18
HoopDirt.com’s Daily News from the college basketball coaching world… Kentucky associate head coach Kenny Payne is getting some strong support for the Louisville job. In a recent article by Rick Bozich on WDRB.com, former Cardinal standouts Pervis Ellison and Billy Thompson give Payne (a Louisville alum) their endorsement. Also, Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown