Former Kentucky associate head coach Kenny Payne has emerged as the top candidate in Louisville’s coaching search.
According to Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde, UofL has narrowed its coaching search, with Payne being the school’s “primary target.” Talks are ongoing, and if all goes well in the next 24 hours, Forde reports Payne could be introduced as the Cardinals’ next head coach as early as Thursday.
“There is nothing definite yet, with discussions ongoing and no job offered or accepted,” Forde reports.
Payne played at Louisville and won a national championship with the Cardinals in 1986.