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Matthew Mitchell retiring immediately as UK WBB coach
Posted on 11/12/20 at 7:12 pm
Posted on 11/12/20 at 7:12 pm
Had brain surgery after a fall in the offseason.
KSR
Matthew Mitchell stepped down from his job as the head coach of Kentucky’s Women’s Basketball. The news is a shock to Big Blue Nation as the 49-year-old Mitchell announced his retirement only weeks before his 11th-ranked Wildcats tip off a potentially special season.
He gave this statement Thursday night:
“After much conversation with my family and Mr. Barnhart, I have decided to retire from coaching and effectively have resigned as head coach at Kentucky. This was a difficult decision and I know the timing is not ideal, but I do not feel I can give the job what it requires at this time.
As has been much publicized, I have had an eventful offseason with my injury and subsequent surgery. I have been open about the fact that the surgery and recovery process has been life-altering for me and my family. Through that, my priorities towards my family and my faith has grown even larger than before and that has led me to make this decision. Although so much about today is sad because I will greatly miss the relationships and people that have constantly lifted up my family and me the last 13 years, I am resolute in my decision and comfortable with beginning the next chapter of my life.
KSR
Matthew Mitchell stepped down from his job as the head coach of Kentucky’s Women’s Basketball. The news is a shock to Big Blue Nation as the 49-year-old Mitchell announced his retirement only weeks before his 11th-ranked Wildcats tip off a potentially special season.
He gave this statement Thursday night:
“After much conversation with my family and Mr. Barnhart, I have decided to retire from coaching and effectively have resigned as head coach at Kentucky. This was a difficult decision and I know the timing is not ideal, but I do not feel I can give the job what it requires at this time.
As has been much publicized, I have had an eventful offseason with my injury and subsequent surgery. I have been open about the fact that the surgery and recovery process has been life-altering for me and my family. Through that, my priorities towards my family and my faith has grown even larger than before and that has led me to make this decision. Although so much about today is sad because I will greatly miss the relationships and people that have constantly lifted up my family and me the last 13 years, I am resolute in my decision and comfortable with beginning the next chapter of my life.
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Posted on 11/12/20 at 7:14 pm to kywildcatfanone
He has a team that could win the SEC and make it to the Final 4 this year. shocking news. I know that fall was pretty damn serious.
Posted on 11/12/20 at 7:16 pm to WildcatMike
His fall, surgery and recovery must have been far worse than publicly known. But hey, he's a millionaire who can afford to retire at 49 and be with his family. No shame in that.
Posted on 11/12/20 at 7:19 pm to kywildcatfanone
Freaking sucks. Pretty unique guy that will be hard to replace. It sounds like his family said the same thing I guess.
Posted on 11/12/20 at 7:23 pm to OleManDixon
2020 can't end quick enough
Posted on 11/12/20 at 7:43 pm to kywildcatfanone
Well that was unexpected
Posted on 11/12/20 at 8:00 pm to LouisvilleKat
Wow. Holy crap did not expect this tonight. Wow.
Posted on 11/12/20 at 8:02 pm to kywildcatfanone
Dang, hope he’s alright. Gonna miss him on the sidelines.
Posted on 11/12/20 at 8:03 pm to WildcatMike
I can't argue against his priorities at all.
Posted on 11/12/20 at 8:05 pm to kywildcatfanone
Dang that stinks, sorry to hear
Posted on 11/12/20 at 8:12 pm to Gamecock Steve
Hate it for the guy.
But.. I don’t think I’ve seen this many kentucky fans in one thread in a long time.
But.. I don’t think I’ve seen this many kentucky fans in one thread in a long time.
Posted on 11/12/20 at 8:19 pm to kywildcatfanone
God bless him and his family.
This post was edited on 11/12/20 at 8:37 pm
Posted on 11/12/20 at 8:22 pm to kywildcatfanone
Damn. I had heard he was struggling with recovery. That’s so awful for his coaching career to end so abruptly like that.
Posted on 11/12/20 at 8:24 pm to kywildcatfanone
Prayers to the Mitchell family.
Posted on 11/12/20 at 8:29 pm to Tigerbait357
Heartbreaking
Posted on 11/12/20 at 8:35 pm to WildcatMike
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He has a team that could win the SEC and make it to the Final 4 this year. shocking news. I know that fall was pretty damn serious.
I sincerely hate it for y'all that this has happened and will not comment further on your statement bc this obviously isn't the time or place for it.
This post was edited on 11/12/20 at 8:37 pm
Posted on 11/12/20 at 8:52 pm to kywildcatfanone
Prayers for the Mitchell and Kentucky families.
Posted on 11/12/20 at 9:08 pm to kywildcatfanone
Shocking news. First Schlarman now this. I am glad Matthew made the right decision for his family. He will be missed. He made UK WBB into a contender and had maybe hs best team coming up. Good luck coach and good health.
Posted on 11/12/20 at 9:29 pm to Lynxrufus2012
Dang. Sorry cats. Hopefully he’ll be able to enjoy a long full life.
No more sad news out of y’all for a bit, ok?
No more sad news out of y’all for a bit, ok?
Posted on 11/12/20 at 10:23 pm to kywildcatfanone
So sad for Coach but I wish him well.
Damn, we got any other coaches in their forties who have health issues? Things like this run in threes.
Damn, we got any other coaches in their forties who have health issues? Things like this run in threes.
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