A critical piece of Shaka Smart’s coaching staff may soon be headed to the Bluegrass.
According to multiple reports, John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats are looking to lure Texas Longhorns assistant coach Jai Lucas away from Austin to serve in an off-court role Kentucky is creating. The news was first reported by Kentucky Sports Radio founder Matt Jones.
Rumors swirling that John Calipari is considering adding Jai Lucas....yes that Jai Lucas to the UK staff
Life comes full circle— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) August 18, 2020Per Brian Davis of the Austin American-Statesman, Lucas is still with the Longhorns as of late Tuesday afternoon.