Overview

• 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.