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Kentucky women’s basketball needed a ‘home run hire.’ Kenny Brooks is every bit that.
In seeking the next women’s basketball coach at the University of Kentucky, many wanted to see...

How will this "home run" hire translate his ACC success to the SEC stage?

December, 1969 - October, 2024
Kenny Brooks, the new head coach for Kentucky women's basketball, brings a legacy of success from his tenure at Virginia Tech into the SEC.

His ambitious plans include player development and extending UK’s recruiting reach, particularly internationally, where he has previously found players with impact.

Brooks' hiring is seen as a "home run" reflecting the program's investment in a significant rebuild, paralleling the $80 million renovation of Memorial Coliseum aimed at enhancing the program’s competitive edge.

With Kentucky fans keen on returning to winning ways, especially against key rivals, Brooks’ past ACC success raises expectations that he can transform the team into a credible force on the national stage.
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