Kenny Payne introduced as U of L’s new basketball coach

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The University of Louisville has named former Cardinal standout Kenny Payne as its new coach, replacing Chris Mack:

Payne says when he met with interim Louisville AD Josh Herid and discussed the NCAA investigation into the basketball program, it didn’t phase him in taking the job:

The 55-year-old Payne currently serves as an assistant coach of the NBA’s New York Knicks.