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DUELING COLUMNS: Which first-year Kentucky basketball coach will have the most success in 2024-25?

Kentucky women’s basketball isn’t just bringing in a new head coach; they’re bringing in a proven winner who builds strong relationships with his players. This signals a promising future for the team and its fans.

Kenny Brooks has been coaching for 26 years, with two decades of experience as a head coach. He boasts a .717 winning percentage with 500 career wins.

When coaching at James Madison, he led the Dukes to five CAA championships, earning him a spot in the JMU Athletics Hall of Fame.

He’s earned multiple CAA Coach of the Year awards, but that wasn’t enough for him.