Kenny Brooks is an American college basketball coach who was announced as the new head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats women’s basketball team in 2024. His coaching career started at Virginia Military Institute as an assistant coach and spent four years at Lexington. Then he moved to his alma mater in 1998 where he served as a men’s assistant from 1998-2002. Brooks also spent one season with the James Madison women’s basketball program before embarking on his head coaching journey in 2003.
For the next 14 seasons, Brooks took the program to newer heights and became the winningest coach in the school’s history. He posted a 337-122 while guiding the Dukes to 11 consecutive postseason appearances. His contribution to James Madison led him to four CAA Coach of the Year honors. In 2016, he decided to move to Virginia Tech where he led the program to an ACC regular season title in 2023-23, the first time in the program’s history. The Hokies enjoyed eight consecutive winning seasons and Brooks compiled a 180-82 overall record with the program. After eight successful seasons with Virginia Tech, Brooks decided to join Kentucky on a five-year $7.7 million contract.
Who are Kenny Brooks’s Parents?
Darlene Brooks is the mother of Kenny Brooks. Information about his father is unavailable.
Kenny Brooks's Mother
Darlene Brooks, Kenny's mother, has played a significant role in his career as a basketball coach. She worked at Lumos Networks as a repair analyst.
Kenny Brooks’s Siblings
Michael Brooks is the younger brother of Kenny Brooks. He went to the Art Institute of Washington and is working as a Senior Graphic Designer for CNN, as of 2024.
Who is Kenny Brooks Wife?
Kenny Brooks's wife is Chrissy Brooks with whom he resides in Lexington, Kentucky. Chrissy went to James Madison University where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education and Teaching. As of 2024, she works as a Licensed Substitute Teacher at Montgomery County Public Schools.
Does Kenny Brooks have Kids?
Kenny Brooks and his wife, Chrissy, have three daughters Kendyl, Chloe, and Gabby, and a son Nicholas. Kendyl, the oldest daughter, went to Virginia Tech along with her sister Chloe both of whom played under their father Kenny. Kendyl graduated with a master’s degree in Leadership Studies and works as Coordinator of Women’s Basketball Operations at the University of Kentucky, as of 2024.
Chloe Brooks is the second daughter of the Brooks family who married Hunter Cattoor. She went to Spotswood High School along with her elder sister Kendyl and won a state title in 2016.
Gabby Brooks played basketball and volleyball for four years at Blacksburg High School and joined the Kentucky Wildcats program in 2024. She did not see any action at Virginia Tech during her freshman campaign and earned a redshirt.
Nicholas Stewart, the only son in the Brooks family, is the high school Youth Director at New Beginnings Church.
FAQs on Kenny Brooks
A. Kenny Brooks's mother is Darlene Brooks.
A. Yes, Kenny Brooks played college basketball at James Madison University.
A. Kenny Brooks's wife is Chrissy Brooks.
A. Yes, Kenny Brooks and his wife, Chrissy, have three children, Kendyl, Chloe, Gabby and Nicholas.
A. Kenny Brooks became the head coach at Kentucky on March 26, 2024.
A. Kenny Brooks will get paid $1.5 million a year at Kentucky.
