Could there be some big changes in the Kentucky basketball program? Let’s look at some clues …
Make sure you scroll to the end to be aware of what is happening.
Matt Jones, his own KSR, posted a series of tweets on Wednesday afternoon, indicating that some changes could be underway, and things got even more interesting once social media news revealed that two of the Kentucky assistant coaches Joel Justus and Tony Barbee changed their Twitter profiles. Athletic Kyle Tucker also sparked a bit of fire, adding that coach changes are “definitely coming.”
We don’t like Iowa today
Illinois may not be soon
– Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) April 21, 2021
Changes will come ….
– Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) April 21, 2021
Tony Barbee removed the UK logo from his Twitter profile
– Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) April 21, 2021
There are certainly several major moves coming for Kentucky basketball coaching staff. Among all the recruits, transfers and resumption of staff, this spring there is a major restart of the program for John Calipari.
– Kyle Tucker (@KyleTucker_ATH) April 21, 2021
Going deeper, Coach Justus seems to have recently changed his profile picture from a photo with him roaming the sidelines as a Kentucky coach. to a picture with him and his girlfriend.
As for Coach Barbee, if you use Twitter on your mobile and refresh his page, he (or anyone running these accounts) seems to have removed the British logo that was previously his Twitter background, now leaving it blank.
We will keep you posted on the information. Let the speculation begin …
[UPDATE] 19:08: Is Orlando Antigua back in Lexington?
In the absence of a dramatic, unexpected change, I expect Kentucky to add two new assistant coaches very soon.
One is Orlando Antigua, and the other is elected, but not completed
– Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) April 21, 2021
[UPDATE] 20:02: Jeff Goodman reports that Tony Barbee could head to downtown Michigan, while Orlando Antigua is likely to return to Kentucky.
Tony Barbee, the leader in landing the head coach of Central Michigan, said the source @Stage.
Illinois assistant Orlando Antigua is likely to return to Kentucky, the source said @Stage.
– Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) April 22, 2021
[UPDATE] 20:18: Brad Calipari says he is “blessed” with a blue emoji on his heart attached, followed by Matt Jones on Twitter that he hears that the young Calipari could join the Kentucky coaching team.
Blessed?
– Brad Calipari (@bradcalipari) April 22, 2021
Lots of speculation that Brad Calipari could join British staff as an assistant
I haven’t confirmed, but it’s definitely a strong conversation
– Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) April 22, 2021
[UPDATE] 21:42: Matt Jones provides an update on what he knows about possible staff changes.