Kentucky women’s basketball isn’t just about the box score. It’s about the connection between the fans and the players.
I watched my own five-year-old daughter learn to love this game by rooting for Teonni Key, Amelia Hassett, Clara Strack, and a team that, while not perfect, plays with a relentless heart. After every game we’ve attended, these players have sat through grueling interviews and then immediately headed out to sign autographs and take pictures. Win or lose, they show up for the fans.
That is why Kentucky is different. The connection between the fans and players reaches far beyond the court. It’s a reality Kenny Brooks knows well, and it’s a legacy he believes his five seniors have cemented in Lexington.
Kenny Brooks is creating a businesslike culture
While most of this senior class has only been in Lexington for one or two seasons, Brooks says their impact has been “very powerful” in shifting the trajectory of the program…