Kentucky Wildcats assistant coach Mikhail McLean is sticking around, signing a new deal through the 2026-27 season. The 33-year-old will earn $400,000 in 2025-26 and $425,000 the following year, up from his initial $150,000 contract, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
McLean joined Mark Pope’s staff last spring after stints at Lamar and Houston, where he played under Kelvin Sampson. A native of Nassau, Bahamas, McLean also serves as associate head coach for the Bahamian National Team.
In his first year with the Wildcats, McLean primarily worked with the frontcourt, playing a key role in the development of Amari Williams, Andrew Carr, and Brandon Garrison.
Meanwhile, assistant Mark Fox is expected to remain with the program, though a new contract has yet to be finalized, according to the Herald-Leader.
Fellow assistants Alvin Brooks III, Cody Fueger, and Jason Hart are under contract through 2025-26. Brooks will earn $825,000, and Fueger and Hart will get $525,000.
Safe to say Pope has a promising staff on his hands.
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