Kenny Payne Joins John Calipari at Arkansas as Associate Head Coach

Former Louisville coach Kenny Payne reunites with John Calipari, enhancing Arkansas' coaching staff.

Kenny Payne, previously head coach at Louisville, has been appointed as the associate head coach at Arkansas under John Calipari.
Payne's coaching background includes a successful tenure at Kentucky, where he contributed to a national championship win and multiple Final Four appearances.
Despite a challenging stint at Louisville with a 12-52 record, Payne is recognized for his strong recruiting skills and player development.
His appointment is part of a broader restructuring at Arkansas, aiming to revitalize the basketball program.
Calipari and Payne's reunion is seen as a strategic move to leverage their prior success and attract top talent to Arkansas.