According to Sportsline.com, a Las Vegas betting site, the top three possibilities for the next UofL coach are individuals with strong Louisville ties.
Their top choice is Kenny Payne, a player on Louisville’s 1986 championship team and a former University of Kentucky assistant. The odds are listed at +400. Behind him are Bellarmine’s Scott Davenport and Seton Hall’s Kevin Willard, both listed at +500 odds. Davenport and Willard were both assistants to former UofL Coach Rick Pitino.
Payne appears to be the fan favorite, as well, with numerous big-time boosters. Jonathan Blue, a former UofL Foundation board member, was on Payne’s bandwagon during the last coaching search which resulted in the hiring of Chris Mack.