Scott Padgett takes assistant coaching position at Marshall
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 5:50 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Scott Padgett, a former Kentucky Wildcats basketball standout, has accepted a new assistant coaching role at Marshall. Previously an assistant coach at Mississippi State for four seasons, Padgett played a key role in Kentucky's 1998 national championship team. He also coached at Samford and spent time as an assistant at his alma mater, Kentucky. Marshall announced the hire and expressed excitement about Padgett's leadership and experience as part of their basketball program.
- •Padgett was a key player for Kentucky, helping win the 1998 national championship.
- •He has coaching experience at Mississippi State and Samford.
- •Marshall announced his hiring on June 23, 2026.
- •Padgett aims to develop student-athletes at Marshall.
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Former Kentucky star Scott Padgett takes a new assistant coaching job
"Former Kentucky Wildcats star and national champion Scott Padgett is on the move after taking a new assistant coaching position.
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