Kentucky Wildcats News: Jamal Crawford dream lives on
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Feb 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; NBC Peacock analysts Reggie Miller (left) and Jamal Crawford (center) and play-by-play announcer Noah Eagle watch during the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Former NBA sixth-man of the year winner Jamal Crawford has been a star for NBC and Peacock on their NBA coverage this season. After spending a season with MSG contributing to their coverage of the New York Knicks, Crawford joined one of the major networks and has shined all season long.

It’s been reported that Crawford has been offered an assistant coaching position on Mark Pope’s staff and reports on Sunday led to the fact that Crawford has yet to turn down the offer — leaving the door open for him to join Kentucky for the upcoming season.

NEW: Kentucky's pursuit of Jamal Crawford isn't dead yet.

The 3x NBA Sixth Man of the Year is still considering the offer from Kentucky to be an assistant coach on Mark Pope's staff, he tells @JackPilgrimKSR and @PolacheckKSR.

DETAILS: https://t.co/hVBs8n7C9Ipic.twitter.com/tmhQPy9ARG

— KSR (@KSRonX) May 17, 2026

Pope and the Wildcats lost both Alvin Brooks (NC State) as well as Jason Hart (USC) so bringing Crawford fills an immediate need but also gives the Cats a likely edge in recruiting.

The problem is, though, Crawford’s son is the No. 1 recruit in the 2029 class and is currently located on the west coast. As he’s entering his peak high school years, a move to Kentucky would be tough.

IF Crawford were to join Pope at Kentucky, he would be the second former NBA player to join recently as Mo Williams was added to the staff this off-season.

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