Jamal Crawford declines Kentucky Basketball coaching position
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 7:34 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Jamal Crawford has decided against taking the assistant coaching role with Kentucky Basketball after thoughtful consideration. He confirmed his choice to KSR, stating he is not ready to take on the position at this time, but remains interested in coaching in the future. The Wildcats are now looking to fill the open position, with potential candidate Nick Robinson, currently the director of basketball operations, seen as a likely choice. Robinson previously served as an assistant coach at BYU and has ties to the program.
- •Jamal Crawford turns down assistant coaching role at Kentucky.
- •Crawford cites timing as a factor in his decision.
- •Nick Robinson is a leading candidate to fill the vacancy.
- •Robinson has experience as a director of basketball operations.
- 7:34 PMYahoo Sports — Jamal Crawford turns down Kentucky Basketball job
"Kentucky must pivot to another coach after Jamal Crawford turns down the job.
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