Coaching change
Kentucky hires Will Stein
Kentucky hired Will Stein as head coach. Wikipedia
Before
Previous head coachMark Stoops82-80
After
New head coachWill Stein
Where the program stood around the hire
Before: ranked 51st of 136 in 2025.
Rank among the programs the Zeitgeist List scored that season, at season end; a lower number is better. How the Zeitgeist List works.
View as table
| Season | Rank | Where that sits | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 49th of 131 | upper half | 7-6 |
| 2023 | 48th of 133 | upper half | 7-6 |
| 2024 | 49th of 134 | upper half | 4-8 |
| 2025 | 51st of 136 | upper half | 5-7 |
More facts
- Will Stein succeeded Mark Stoops (82-80), who left on November 30, 2025. Wikipedia, dated November 30, 2025
Latest source dated November 30, 2025.