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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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By West Kentucky Star staff
Jul. 07, 2026 | 10:07 PM
| PADUCAH
The US 51/Cairo Bridge will remain closed for a period of time.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced Tuesday the connector between Wickliffe and Cairo was closed Monday as crews conducted a special inspection and identified a problem with a bearing pad on the Kentucky approach.
A bearing pad shifted out of place, causing the bridge deck to become misaligned by approximately two to three inches at an expansion joint. A repair is needed.
Bearing pads function like cartilage between joints, supporting steel beams while accommodating the bridge’s natural expansion and contraction.
There are no concerns about the bridge’s overall structural integrity.
The repair will require crews to lift a heavy section of the bridge deck to replace the bearing pad. State engineers are working with the contractor and design team to finalize a repair plan as quickly as possible.
There is currently no estimated timeline for reopening the bridge. Motorists should continue to use alternate routes and expect the bridge to remain closed until the necessary repairs have been completed.
La Familia has added another familiar face to its roster, as former Kentucky point guard Quade Green is set to make his debut with the Wildcats alumni team in the 2026 edition of The Basketball Tournament (TBT).
Green will be participating with La Familia for the first time as the program enters its third summer competing in the $2 million winner-take-all event. He joins a roster already featuring Kentucky alumni Andrew Harrison, Archie Goodwin, Kahlil Whitney, Reid Travis, and Willie Cauley-Stein.
In addition to the former Wildcats, three non-Kentucky players also appear on La Familia’s official roster: guards James Mainor-Bell and Chase Audige, along with forward Chris Coffey. While the trio has not been officially announced by the team, each is currently listed on La Familia’s website.
Green arrived at Kentucky in 2017 as a 5-star recruit and McDonald’s All-American. During his freshman season, he averaged 9.3 points and 2.7 assists while starting 13 games and helping lead the Wildcats to the Sweet 16. As a sophomore, he averaged 8.0 points before transferring midway through the season.
Following Kentucky, Green continued his career at Washington before playing professionally overseas. He most recently competed internationally after beginning his professional journey in Europe.
With another experienced playmaker now in the backcourt, La Familia continues to strengthen its roster ahead of another run at the TBT championship. Green’s addition brings veteran leadership, scoring ability, and another former Wildcat eager to represent Big Blue Nation this summer.
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