It’s official: Kentucky assistant KT Turner has been named the head coach at UT Arlington, joining the Mavericks at the conclusion of the Wildcats’ season.
The UTA program announced Turner’s hire on Friday, just hours leading up to UK’s NCAA Tournament matchup vs. Providence.
“It is an absolute privilege and honor to be named the head coach at UT Arlington, and I could not be more excited to join the Mavericks and hit the ground sprinting,” Turner said in a statement.