Kentucky
Twitter loves Kentucky’s home-run hires of Alvin Brooks III and Jason Hart
Remember when people questioned if Mark Pope would be able to recruit at a place like Kentucky?
While he still needs to fill out the roster, Pope has been killing it when it comes to recruiting assistant coaches.
It began when Pope was able to reel in former G-League Ignite coach Jason Hart, who was a major player on the recruiting trail during his time with the USC Trojans. Hart also built significant connections with elite high school recruits like Jaden Hardy, Scoot Henderson, Matas Buzelis, and Ron Holland
But Pope wasn’t done there.
After the Kentucky Wildcats were turned down by Scott Drew to be the school’s next head coach, Pope was later hired, and he just plucked Drew’s top assistant coach away from the Bears in Alvin Brooks III.
During his time at Baylor, Brooks helped reel in four of the top 10 highest-rated commits in program history, including top-five recruit VJ Edgecombe in the class of 2024, who picked the Bears over Duke and Kentucky.
I’d say Pope just assembled one of the best staffs in America, and Twitter agrees.
Here are the best Twitter reactions to the big news!
BREAKING:
Baylor assistant coach Alvin Brooks III is finalizing a deal to become an assistant coach at the University of Kentucky.
This is a GREAT pick up. pic.twitter.com/OReRJvBSY5
— Casey (@casey_madis) April 24, 2024
This is Pope’s staff at Kentucky so far:
Alvin Brooks III (associate HC)
Jason Hart (G League Ignite HC/former USC asst)
Cody Fueger (BYU asst)
Mark Fox (special asst)Pope has one more off-the-road spot to fill. I’m told it’ll be a while before that pick is in.
— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) April 24, 2024
Hard to stress just how huge this is for Mark Pope.
Brooks III is one of the most respected assistants in the nation. Unanimously respected while also feared on the recruiting trail. Exceptional eye for talent.
That core group of Brooks, Cody Fueger and Jason Hart is special. https://t.co/mFqMycQFFP
— Jack Pilgrim (@JackPilgrimKSR) April 24, 2024
I see @KyleTucker_Ath reporting Jason Hart will come to Kentucky as an assistant
If so, this is a MONSTER hire.
Spent a ton of time around him at USC – he is a great coach, person and recruiter, who frankly should’ve been a college head coach a decade ago.
— Aaron Torres (@Aaron_Torres) April 19, 2024
When Coach Pope was hired and staff speculation began, Coach Alvin Brooks III was a name I thought of, but admittedly never thought it would/could happen. Well, here we are. One of the most respected assistants in the game with some BIG TIME recruiting chops.
Really excited!
— Brandon Ramsey (@BRamseyKSR) April 24, 2024
Jason Hart equals good hire. Coached guys like Buzelis, Scoot Henderson, & Holland in the G-League which is now defunct. He also coached over a half-dozen NBA players at USC. Mark Pope & Hart played together for the Bucks in 2000-01.
— David Sisk (@CoachDavidSisk) April 19, 2024
Alvin Brooks III & Mark Fox are expected to be officially announced as part of Mark Pope’s staff over the next few days.
Cody Fueger & Jason Hart are already here. And Pope talks about how they’re getting along so far.
“Those two together are dangerous.” https://t.co/jykfdYIeWy
— Ben Roberts (@BenRobertsHL) April 24, 2024
The Jason Hart hire is a much bigger deal than most people will make it out to be. HUGE get for Pope.
Opens up another level of recruiting.
Looks like Pope is going to go with some West Coast flavor on his staff for Year 1.
Mark Fox last coached at Cal
Hart with the G…
— Coach Ryan (@CoachRyanKY) April 19, 2024
A Big 12 coach on Kentucky’s hire of Alvin Brooks III:
“An awesome dude, one of the most respected Coaches in our league. He will have an instant impact on their roster. Home run hire.”
Kentucky fans should be excited about this one.
— Tristan Pharis (@TristanUda) April 24, 2024
Class of 2026, 5-star PF, Moustapha Diop on the hire of Mark Pope and Jason Hart at Kentucky.
“It’s a very good hire and I was pleased to hear [Mark Pope] is adding Jason Hart to his staff as I have a very close relationship with Coach Hart.” #BBN
— Chris Beasmore (@CBeasmoreSports) April 22, 2024
Jason Hart is really good on the recruiting trail and I am told he is very well liked in the recruiting world
One coach just told me, “that’s a homerun for you guys”
— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) April 19, 2024
Mark Pope on Jason Hart: “Jason Hart is everything as a coach that he was as a player. He has boundless energy. He’s fearless. He is stubborn. But he has endless joy and love for this game and our players.
“He has all of the grit that you’d expect from a big-time Syracuse point…— Keith Taylor (@keithtaylor21) April 22, 2024
Cody Fueger- Rising star and amazing offensive mind
Jason Hart- Tons of connections with recruiting and brings years of experience.
Mark Fox – Over 30 years of coaching experience. Knows his stuff.
I like these additions.
— Wyatt Huff (@Wildcat_wave) April 19, 2024
The best part about the Alvin Brooks III hire to me is that he has a strong recruiting base in Texas. That is an area where there is constantly elite talent…
Julius Randle
PJ Washington
Tyrese Maxey
De’Aaron Fox
Jarred Vanderbilt
Cason Wallace
Andrew/Aaron Harrison— WT – Adou Enthusiast (@WildcatsTongue) April 24, 2024
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The Kentucky High School Athletic Association indoor state track meet rolled on on Wednesday, March 4. One day after Beechwood claimed the Class 1A boys team title, three Northern Kentucky big schools combined for four individual state titles in Class 3A.
Cooper’s Paul Van Laningham won the 3,200-meter run in 9:09.49 and took second place in the 1,600-meter run in 4:07.88. It was a reversal of his results at the 2025 indoor state meet and earned him his fifth overall state title. He scored all of Cooper’s points, good for ninth place in the team standings with 18 points.
Van Laningham’s teammate, Ava Dunn, got the day started with a shot put title, throwing the 8.82-pound ball 39 feet, 3.25 inches.
Simon Kenton’s Alexis Howard won the long jump with an attempt of 18 feet, 7.25 inches, then claimed the triple jump title with a distance of 37 feet, 4.25 inches. It is her second straight indoor long jump title and third overall as she also claimed the 2024 outdoor title. Taking fifth place in the 55-meter dash, she scored all 24 points for SK, finishing in a tie for eighth place. Cooper was right behind with 22 points.
Finally, Conner’s Avery Vanlandingham win the 800-meter run in 2:17.55, out-leaning North Oldham’s Millie Huang at the line.
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A wide receiver from Belle Glade, Florida, Gilmore totaled 28 receptions for 313 yards and one touchdown for the Wildcats during the 2025 season. The 6-foot-1 sophomore has had a very interesting offseason as he entered the portal, flipped a commitment, and is now back in Lexington.
After the 2025 season, Gilmore committed to Louisville when he entered the transfer portal, then flipped his commitment to Baylor, and ultimately signed with the Bears. To end Gilmore’s portal saga, he’s now back in a familiar place with the Wildcats.
When the 2026 season begins, Gilmore will have two years of eligibility remaining.
Gilmore had a solid sophomore campaign with the Wildcats, appearing in all 12 games. His best game of the season came in the late-season loss against Vanderbilt. He tallied six catches for 55 yards in the game.
With Kentucky losing most of its wide receiver production from last season, this is a significant pickup, and it won’t be surprising if Gilmore is back in the starting lineup this fall.
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