Kenny Brooks has put together a brilliant offseason heading into his third year in Lexington. The women’s basketball program nearly changed when Virginia came calling for Brooks earlier in this very same offseason, but in staying with the blue and white, the Cats coach seems all-in on a winning vision.
On top of promising freshmen Maddyn Greenway and Savvy Swords (as well as the returning Clara Strack), Brooks has put together an impressive transfer portal class full of complimentary pieces and potential primary playmakers.
Among that bunch is UConn transfer forward Ayanna Patterson. A former five-star recruit in her own right, Patterson has dealt with countless injury issues throughout her collegiate career – her first season came in 2022-23, and her second not until 25-26…