SEC WBB tier list! 🚨
This season, SEC women's basketball is not only bigger, but deeper, too, thanks to the additions of Oklahoma and Texas.
I broke down the freshman classes of all 16 SEC teams. From McDonald's All-Americans to Gatorade POYs and more:
And another! Former Virginia Tech signee Clara Silva, a 6-7 center from Portugal, has flipped her commitment to Kentucky. Silva is Brooks’ fifth commitment since his hiring.
Saniah Tyler confirms it via Instagram — she’s coming back for Kentucky’s 2024-25 campaign. Tyler averaged 10.2 points per game during her sophomore season.
On his radio show, Kenny Brooks confirms that Cassidy Rowe and Saniah Tyler have elected to stay with Kentucky WBB.
Brooks praises Rowe's positive attitude and says Tyler "has been terrific."
McDonald's All-American Game broadcast just said former Clemson signee Imari Berry, the No. 13 prospect in the class of 2024, is down to Louisville, UK and North Carolina. The 5-10 guard out of Clarksville, TN is the 2024 Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year.
In January I begin a new job in Lexington at the Herald-Leader
@KentuckySports
where I’ll cover
@KentuckyWBB
and other sports around Lexington. I’m grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait to start this new chapter
@heraldleader
! Thanks to all who’ve helped me along the way.
Kentucky women’s basketball lands another experienced guard in Dazia Lawrence, who averaged 18.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game with Charlotte last season.
Kenny Brooks has landed his first commitment at UK. 6-3 forward Amelia Hassett out of Eastern Florida State College — previously committed to Virginia Tech — will follow Brooks to Lexington.
TRANSY TO THE FINAL FOUR
Final: 76-65, Pios beat Smith College
The Pioneers’ historic season continues as they punch their first-ever trip to the National Championship, where they will face Christopher Newport in Dallas on April 1.
And that’s THREE commitments in one day. All-American Georgia Amoore will be a Kentucky Wildcat! Heads to Lexington as a graduate transfer with one year of eligibility remaining.
I just drove through UT's campus and asked these guys if they went to UT and they said yes so I said oh yeah? Then what's 18x81 and they said "I've been waiting for the Dunkin on Guad to open for my entire life" and then I said dang you really do go to UT
*Big* announcement here from West Virginia Thunder, the AAU team of ZaKiyah Johnson.
Johnson is the No. 5 overall recruit in the class of 2024 and a 3x recipient of the KY Gatorade POY award. The 3x KHSAA state champ with Sacred Heart left UK off her Top 12 in November.
And the commitments keep rolling in for Kenny Brooks and the Wildcats. 6-2 guard Lexi Blue, the No. 38 overall ranked recruit in the class of 2024, has flipped from Virginia Tech to Kentucky.
From UNC to UK! 6-foot-4 RS sophomore forward Teonni Key is a Kentucky Wildcat. Another strong pickup for Kenny Brooks. Tore her ACL ahead of her freshman campaign, but the former McDonald’s All-American has real talent. Key is the younger sister of former Lady Vol Tamari Key.
Emma King used to dream of playing in a Kentucky jersey. Now she’s got just a short time left in her final year. I sat down with Emma to talk about her choice to return this season, her most influential teammates and more.
@KentuckyWBB
@Emma_King34
Kenny Brooks has hired Ciara Gregory as assistant coach and director of recruiting operations for Kentucky women's basketball. Gregory comes to UK from Charlotte, where she was an assistant coach (2022-24) and graduate manager (2020-22).
Amelia Hassett has committed to UK women's basketball. Here's everything you need to know about the Eastern Florida State College sophomore, who averaged 19.0 points and 12.7 rebounds this season with the Titans:
Kentucky WBB misses out on the 2024 SEC WBB Postseason Awards.
COY – Dawn Staley, SC
POY – Angel Reese, LSU
FOY - Mikaylah Williams, LSU
DPOY - Kamilla Cardoso, SC
6th Woman of the Year - Leilani Correa, FLA
Scholar-Athlete of the Year - Mama Dembele, MIZ
ZaKiyah Johnson. Leah Macy. Ciara Byars. Kentucky’s class of 2025 features three of the nation’s top-40 recruits. I spoke with
@ZJohnson_06
,
@leahcmacy
and
@ByarsCiara
(and their high school coaches) about basketball and the recruiting process.
Penn graduate Jordan Obi has chosen UK. A great pickup for Kenny Brooks and the Wildcats. Classified as a forward during her time with the Quakers, Obi averaged 14.8 points and 7.7 rebounds per game last season.
When I was 17 I found
@TouchingBasePGP
, and it quickly became my favorite thing in the world. When I was 19, Dillon gave me the opportunity to intern with Grandex and learn from him, Dave and Will. I will always be grateful. Can’t wait to see what’s next for these guys.
Kentucky makes the top six for Sacred Heart standout ZaKiyah Johnson. Johnson, the No. 7 overall prospect in the class of 2025, recently won gold with the Women’s U18 National Team.
After 10 years at the helm of Transylvania WBB, Juli Fulks is off to Marshall for a new chapter and a Division I opportunity.
Fulks will replace Kim Caldwell, who just left Marshall after one season to take the Tennessee job. Marshall pulled Caldwell from DII Glenville State.
𝙏𝙃𝘼𝙉𝙆 𝙔𝙊𝙐, 𝙅𝙪𝙡𝙞 𝙁𝙪𝙡𝙠𝙨
After 10 seasons, 242 wins, 6
@HCACDIII
championships, 7 NCAA Tournament appearances, 3 Elite Eights, 2 Final Fours, and a 2023 National Championship, Juli Fulks has announced she is leaving Transylvania.
Fulks has been named the new Head
FINAL: Transylvania def. Ohio Wesleyan 70-55 in the NCAA DIII Tournament Round of 32.
The win streak is now 62 as the Pioneers advance to their third-consecutive Sweet 16.
Wurth (25pts/8reb/2ast)
Stacy (13pts/3reb/3ast)
Thornton (12pts/10reb/1stl)
Ball (10pts/3reb/1ast)
A fake account pretending to be new UK women’s basketball coach Kenny Brooks has been making the rounds. Can confirm Brooks hasn’t yet made his new account.
Former Charlotte 49ers guard Dazia Lawrence has committed to the Kentucky Wildcats. Lawrence has only increased her production and skill each season; here's what you need to know:
FINAL: Transylvania def. Wisconsin-Whitewater 62-48.
@TUWBX
pulled away in the second half to return to the Final Four. This is the 64th consecutive victory for Transylvania, and Juli Fulks' 400th career coaching win.
Transy faces NYU in the Final Four on Thursday.
Excite Night 2024 = history.
For the first time since the '90s, UK gymnastics recorded a perfect 10.000. And the Wildcats did it twice. Read all about it:
Kentucky women’s basketball announces the hiring of Radvile Autukaite as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. Autukaite spent two seasons as an assistant under Kenny Brooks at Virginia Tech.
Statement from Autukaite:
Tomorrow night, Transy will face Smith College in the Pioneers' first-EVER Final Four. Leading scorer (and academic powerhouse) Maddie Kellione reflects on her career.
@TUWBX
@TransySports
When you can’t make it to the D3 Women’s Final Four, you bring the D3 Women’s Final Four to you!
Transy vs. Smith College — winner to the National Championship
Kentucky women’s basketball has a new-look team. Here’s a complete breakdown of the current 11-player roster, and how each player may help the Wildcats:
And there it is! Great Crossing catcher Alivia Matusik with the play at the plate to seal the deal.
@GCHSSOFTBALL3
defeats Lexington Catholic 3-2 in eight innings. 🥎
FINAL: Lexington Catholic 🥎 def. Madison Central 4-0 in the 11th Region championship.
@CathSoftball
is your 11th Region champion and returns to the state tournament for the first time since 2022.
Time to get the party started 🎉
Hear from new
@KentuckyWBB
head coach
@CoachBrooksUK
on the importance of
#NIL
and why you should join
@clubbluenil
today and pledge your support to Women's Basketball!
Looking forward to a new era with Coach Brooks 😼
Hard work, community service and family all play important roles in the life of
@SAFinestbball
guard and UK target
@Be22a_Flemings
(No. 11 in 2026).
I spoke with Bella about improvement, recruiting and helping out at the De’Aaron Fox Basketball Camp.
Kentucky women’s basketball announces the signing of 5-6 point guard Georgia Amoore, an All-American graduate transfer out of Virginia Tech. Kenny Brooks’ statement:
With her first 3-pointer of the game, Rhyne Howard becomes the youngest player in WNBA history (24 years and 43 days) to reach 200 career 3-pointers, passing Diana Taurasi (24 years, 46 days)
“Happy pride, not just this month. Every day. Every month. Every year.” — Allison Russell as she grabs a banjo during today’s
#Railbird
set.
@heraldleader
6-2 W Lauren Hurst, the No. 31 overall recruit in the class of 2025 out of Cleveland High School (Tenn.), has received an offer from Kenny Brooks and the Wildcats. Hurst was the Gatorade Tennessee Volleyball Player of the Year.
Another former Virginia Tech staffer joins Kenny Brooks in Lexington. Will Sims has been named as the Wildcats’ director of scouting & program analytics after two seasons as the director of player personnel at Virginia Tech.
Per the Hamilton Heights Christian Academy (Chattanooga) Instagram page, 2024 W Tanah Becker has committed to the University of Kentucky. Originally from Winnipeg, Becker joins 6-5 C Ramiya White (Butler Trad.) in the Wildcats’ 2024 recruiting class. Listed as 6-1 on MaxPreps.
I talked with
@KentuckyWBB
freshman Janaé Walker about her path to Lexington, her career goals and what she appreciates about
@UKCoachLZ
. Learn more about
@janaewalkerr_
here:
Your KHSAA Class 3A state champion
@centurions_fb
finishes the season with an overall record of 14-1 and becomes the first CAL football team to ever win back-to-back state titles.
QB Cole Hodge (5 TD) was named the MVP.
Kentucky Women’s Basketball is no longer winless in SEC play following an 81-75 victory over Florida in Gainesville. Big energy game from
@IAmRobynnnn
, who scored 17 of her 29 points in the final ten minutes of the game.
Lindsey Hicks, former associate head coach at Virginia Tech under Kenny Brooks, will join him in Lexington. She will hold the same position at UK. Hicks has been a member of Brooks’ coaching staff since 2020.
INT. P. TERRY'S - DAY
Cashier: ...Do you get a lemonade shake whenever you come here?
Me: Yes, I do.
Cashier: THIS IS THE GIRL. YOU'RE lemonade shake girl!!!! You're the only one who does that.
Adelaide Jernigan, the No. 58 overall prospect in 2025, recently named a final three of UK, Michigan and NC State.
I spoke with
@adelaidej2025
about each of her finalists and her passion for the game of basketball.
@wsstealers
@bmhsvillains
@thevlvs
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Watching Ciara Byars, Leah Macy and the rest of
@KentuckyPremier
take on Team Why Not in their first matchup of Nike Nationals in Chicago. Plenty of D1 coaches in attendance from the P5 & beyond.
Kyra Elzy has been relieved of her duties as head coach of Kentucky women's basketball, UK AD Mitch Barnhart announced this morning. Here's everything you need to know:
Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart said on his WLAP radio appearance that there's a lot of interest in the newly-open WBB head coaching position:
"We've had a lot of people call today. We're going to take a broad look at it and national look at it."