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Kentucky's Kenny Brooks Named 2025 Coach of Year Contender

2/21/2025

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Kenny Brooks, the dynamic head coach of the University of Kentucky women's basketball team, has earned a spot on the prestigious 2025 Naismith Coach of the Year Watch List, thanks to his impressive leadership that propelled the Wildcats to a remarkable 20-4 record. With coaching legends like Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley also in the running, anticipation builds as finalists will be unveiled on March 24, and the winner will be celebrated on April 2.

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Kenny Brooks, the dynamic head coach of the University of Kentucky women's basketball team, has earned a spot on the prestigious 2025 Naismith Coach of the Year Watch List, thanks to his impressive leadership that propelled the Wildcats to a remarkable 20-4 record. With coaching legends like Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley also in the running, anticipation builds as finalists will be unveiled on March 24, and the winner will be celebrated on April 2.