Mikhail McLean Takes Global Stage

Mikhail McLean, Kentucky’s assistant coach, is stepping into a historic role as head coach of The Bahamas Senior Men’s National Team, set to lead them in World Cup qualifying this July — a dream come true for the native Bahamian. He’ll take a brief leave during summer practices but return full-time for fall, crediting his Kentucky staff for supporting his ambition. His impact at Kentucky has been immediate: a Sweet Sixteen run, record-setting stats, and key player development, including All-SEC Freshman Malachi Moreno. Meanwhile, Kentucky’s recruiting machine just landed Ryan Hampton, the No. 6 overall five-star recruit and top small forward in the 2027 class, drawn by Coach Pope and Williams’ vision — a major boost after a tough 2026 cycle. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a08aa6571a5d68ee