Kentucky assistant coach Tony Barbee met with the media today.
On being able to work directly with the players …
“It’s exciting for me to be back in the mix and working with the guys. It’s why we do what we do obviously: to help the kids grow off the floor as well. Basketball and passion is what we do as coaches and to be able to get back on the floor, work with the guys individually and help the team in that way is exciting for me after a year off.”
On if he looked at head coach opportunities and if there was any reluctance to be in his new position …
“No, not at all.