Though the hiring of Kenny Brooks almost certainly means success coming Kentucky’s way, it won’t be the only success that will have been had in Lexington. Matthew Mitchell, the winningest coach in program history, took the ‘Cats to three Elite Eights in four years, and Kyra Elzy won Kentucky their second-ever SEC Tournament Championship back in 2022.
When Brooks put ink to paper, he immediately got to work, and he actually met up with Elzy while out recruiting. The unofficial passing of the torch served as a moment for Elzy to give Brooks some much-needed advice and wisdom heading into his tenure.
“Coach Elzy — she and I sat down, had a very good, long conversation over the summer on the recruiting trail,†Brooks explained in his preseason press conference. “I have so much respect for her — always have. I have so much respect for her and how she goes about her business. She’s a consummate professional. She had nothing but great things to say about her experience at the University of Kentucky, and that meant a lot to me.â€
Kenny Brooks talked to Kyra Elzy over the summer, plans to meet with Matthew Mitchell - On3​
When Brooks put ink to paper, he immediately got to work, and he actually met up with Elzy while out recruiting. The unofficial passing of the torch served as a moment for Elzy to give Brooks some much-needed advice and wisdom heading into his tenure.
“Coach Elzy — she and I sat down, had a very good, long conversation over the summer on the recruiting trail,†Brooks explained in his preseason press conference. “I have so much respect for her — always have. I have so much respect for her and how she goes about her business. She’s a consummate professional. She had nothing but great things to say about her experience at the University of Kentucky, and that meant a lot to me.â€
Kenny Brooks talked to Kyra Elzy over the summer, plans to meet with Matthew Mitchell - On3​
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