Mark Pope is adding support staff help ahead of a crucial offseason for his future in Lexington. The University of Kentucky has posted a new job opening for men’s basketball with the following title: Associate Director, Player Development.
It’s a position that will focus on analytics, scouting, evaluation and player development, according to the official job summary. The deadline to apply is listed as March 13 — next Friday.
“The Player Development position plays a central role in shaping the Kentucky Men’s basketball program through the integration of analytics, scouting, prospect evaluation, and strategic player development,” the description reads.