LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky has hired Baylor assistant Alvin Brooks III as associate head coach, bringing in a 20-year coaching veteran who helped build the Bears into the 2021 national champions during eight seasons with the program. Recently-hired Wildcats head coach Mark Pope cited Brooks’ experience as a recruiter, strategist and relationship builder who has been mentored by some of college basketball’s best coaches — including longtime Baylor coach Scott Drew, who turned down the job before the school hired Pope nearly two weeks ago. Brooks said he was excited to join Pope’s staff in a release Thursday and added, “I’m very appreciative of the opportunity to join a storied program, with such a passionate fan base as we chase banners together.” The Houston native previously coached at Kansas State before joining Drew’s staff at Baylor and has also worked at Sam Houston State, Bradley and Arkansas-Fort Smith, where he won the 2006 NJCAA Division I title. Brooks earned another junior college title the next season at Midland. |
Haleigh Bryant helps LSU gymnastics advance to team finals at NCAA women’s championshipThe Dallas Stars have a big age gap with players who have come together for No. 1 seed in the WestEarly Solomon Islands election results show shakeup in most populous province — Radio Free AsiaScheffler wiped out from Masters and opens with a 69 at Hilton Head. He trails Poston by 6 shotsUConn forward Alex Karaban declares for NBA draft while retaining college eligibilityWith QB Cousins joining strong foundation on offense, Falcons may target edge rusher in NFL draftScheffler wiped out from Masters and opens with a 69 at Hilton Head. He trails Poston by 6 shotsEarly Solomon Islands election results show shakeup in most populous province — Radio Free AsiaDefending champion Lilia Vu withdraws from Chevron Championship with back injury before 1st roundCommanders are in line to take a quarterback with the NFL draft's 2nd pick