Kyra Elzy Signs Contract Extension Through 2027

[Matt Dillon]

LEXINGTON, Ky. – After leading Kentucky to its first Southeastern Conference Tournament title in 40 years and becoming the program's first head coach to lead the Wildcats to the NCAA Tournament in consecutive seasons to start a tenure, Kyra Elzy has signed a contract extension through the 2027 season.

Kyra Elzy Signs Contract Extension Through 2027 - University of Kentucky Athletics (ukathletics.com)

[Matt Dillon]

Another head scratcher by Mitch. I know some good things have happened on her watch, but some bad have as well. I would have waited at least another season if I was the A.D. But, I'm not.

[Catsrock]

Seems risky when there’s been a rebellion.

[TrueblueCATfan]

Another head scratcher by Mitch. I know some good things have happened on her watch, but some bad have as well. I would have waited at least another season if I was the A.D. But, I'm not.

I was thinking the same thing....I want to know why 4 players left

[Lighthouse]

Another head scratcher by Mitch. I know some good things have happened on her watch, but some bad have as well. I would have waited at least another season if I was the A.D. But, I'm not.

A head scratcher for sure. I would like to hear why players bolted.

[DA#23]

She probably needed this to have any chance to succeed . I would think it would be tough to recruit otherwise. Just a thought.

[85 Fly]

She probably needed this to have any chance to succeed . I would think it would be tough to recruit otherwise. Just a thought.

Have a good point, didn't think of that. Coach Mitchell had a mass exit; if he was close to ending his contract (and had no health issue) they probably would've given him an an opportunity to extend to "right the ship". Coach Elzy has one major thing on Coach Mitchell-delivered first championship in 40 yrs...probably gave her a little more breathing room.