Louisville basketball announced Thursday that Taylor Barnette is being promoted from director of player development to director of basketball operations. He inherits the position that was previously occupied by Kahil Fennell, who was promoted to assistant coach last month.
“Taylor Barnette has earned his new position of director of operations through hard work,” said Louisville head coach Chris Mack in a statement. “His positivity is contagious and both the staff and players connect with Taylor on and off the floor. Taylor has learned college basketball from the ground up during his three years with the program. He will be responsible for a host of administrative duties in addition to being the liaison for men’s basketball for compliance and academic services.