Calipari backs ex-asst. Payne amid ‘growing pains’ College Sports by el-admin - December 21, 2023 030 Kentucky coach John Calipari said after Thursday’s rivalry game that Louisville continues to improve and that if Kenny Payne is given the chance to coach the Cardinals into next season, they will show major strides. Share this: Arkansas hires Kenny Payne as associate head coach under John CalipariDateApril 19, 2024In relation toCollege SportsArkansas’ John Calipari hires Kenny Payne as an assistant after duo previously worked together at KentuckyDateApril 18, 2024In relation toCollege SportsNew York Knicks Name Kenny Payne Assistant CoachDateAugust 11, 2020In relation toBasketball