Kentucky’s game against Florida on Saturday brought Jonny David’s father to a fork in his basketball road. Attend UK’s Senior Day, which will feature his son’s farewell to Rupp Arena? Or coach his Mount Lebanon High School team in the Pennsylvania state championship tournament?
Joe David said it was not a difficult decision.
“I wouldn’t miss this for the world,” he said of UK’s Senior Day ceremony. “And no regrets on my part. As far as missing the (high school) game, I have to be there for Jonny. And looking forward to a wonderful Saturday afternoon.”
The elder David has not previously missed a game in his 18-year high school coaching career.