It looks like the Kentucky Basketball team is adding another support staff position.
The University of Kentucky has a job posting for a position titled “Associate Director, Player Development.”
Here’s more from UK about what the job entails.
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.
This role leverages advanced data modeling, video analysis,
and performance evaluation tools to provide the coaching staff with actionable insights on current players and prospective recruits.
Working closely with the coaching staff and support personnel, the role contributes to innovative roster and resource management practices by evaluating internal and external talent, projecting performance trends, and helping develop forward-thinking strategies that optimize team composition and competitive success.
The position also collaborates with coaches, video staff, and analytics personnel to translate data insights into practical applications for scouting, practice planning, game preparation.
The posting also notes “pending anticipated NCAA rule changes,” the candidate could assist with on-court coaching activities.
According to the posting, candidates should have 3-to-5 years of experience working in a fast-paced environment in collegiate or professional athletics, focusing on player development.
Of course, there has been a lot of talk about the need for a general manager-type role within the basketball program. While this isn’t necessarily that type of position, it seems like whoever gets this job will assist in GM areas.
You can check out the job posting here.
