Alvin Brooks III and Mark Fox have officially been added to Mark Pope’s new basketball staff at Kentucky. Alvin Brooks III Alvin Brooks III, regarded as one of the nation’s best assistant coaches, has joined the Kentucky men’s basketball coaching staff as associate head coach it was announced on Thursday. Brooks spent the last eight
OFFICIAL: Pope named Head Basketball Coach at Kentucky
When his alma mater came calling, Mark Pope knew there was no place like home. Pope, a captain of the University of Kentucky’s 1996 National Championship team, has returned to Lexington as the 23rd head coach of Kentucky’s storied men’s basketball program, UK Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart announced Friday. Pope is a nine-year head coaching
REPORT: Kentucky zeroing in on Mark Pope
According to multiple reports, Kentucky is “zeroing in” on BYU head coach Mark Pope as John Calipari’s replacement. Pope is a 1996 Kentucky alum who played for four NBA teams following his graduation. He has spent the past five seasons at BYU where he has gone 110-52 (.679) including a 23-11 (10-8) mark this past
Scott Drew issues statement; Not going to Kentucky
Baylor head coach Scott Drew posted the following on X earlier today. Looks like he’s not headed to Kentucky and will stay put at Baylor….
Calipari finalizing 5-yr deal at Arkansas
Kentucky head basketball coach is reportedly finalizing a five-year deal to become the next head coach at Arkansas. Calipari has been at Kentucky for the past 15-seasons, where has gone 410-123 (.769). The Wildcats have struggled recently, having not advanced past the round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament since 2018-19. The coaching veteran has
Chuck Martin joins Calipari’s staff at Kentucky
The Kentucky men’s basketball team has rounded out its coaching staff with the hiring of Chuck Martin as assistant coach, head coach John Calipari announced Thursday. “Chuck is a veteran in this profession who will be a great benefit to our team and staff,” Calipari said. “He has ties not only to me when we
Longtime NBA assistant Welch named Assistant at Kentucky
Longtime NBA assistant coach John Welch will join the Kentucky men’s basketball staff as its newest assistant coach in 2023-24. “John Welch has been involved in every level of basketball and been an important part of the development of NBA careers for guys like Carmelo (Anthony), Pau Gasol, DeMarcus Cousins, Blake Griffin and Brook Lopez,”
Gerald Fitch named Head Basketball Coach at Central Georgia Tech
Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) has named Gerald Fitch as the new Assistant Director of Athletics and Men’s Basketball Head Coach. Following his tenure as the men’s basketball assistant coach during the 2021-2022 season, Coach Fitch is eager to take the helm of the program. “I am honored for the opportunity to start my coaching
Kentucky’s Lucas headed to Duke
Kentucky assistant coach / recruiting coordinator Jai Lucas is headed to Duke. UK head coach John Calipari tweeted the following earlier today: Lucas had been at Kentucky since 2020, and was an assistant at Texas before that. Duke has not made an official statement yet.
Former Kentucky Basketball Coach Joe B. Hall passes away
Story courtesy Kentucky Athletics Joe B. Hall, who faced the unenviable task of following the winningest coach in Kentucky men’s basketball history and carved out his own legacy with a national championship and three Final Four appearances, died Saturday morning. He was 93 years old. “Coach Joe B. Hall – my friend, my mentor, and
HoopDirt.com Daily News – 11/23/21
The Citadel’s Duggar Baucom collapsed 63 seconds into his team’s game at Duke last night. The school later said in a statement that the 61-year-old Baucom is “alert and in good spirits” and will remain in the hospital overnight for further evaluation. He’ll return with the team Tuesday morning to Charleston, South Carolina. More HERE.
Daily News – 10/21/21
Tom Izzo has shaken-up his staff a bit at Michigan State. Assistant coach Mike Garland will now assume the title of special assistant to the head coach, while Mark Montgomery will be elevated from recruiting coordinator to assistant coach. More on these moves HERE. Gonzaga head coach Mark Few, who has been suspended for three