Today, sadly, we are saying goodbye to Kenny Klein. For decades, Kenny served UofL Athletics with pride and helped shaped the program and the university. He made an undeniable difference and will be missed. Britainy and I are praying for his family.
A couple hours after Coach took this picture on the day we beat Kansas to punch our ticket to the Sweet 16, we drove to the aiport on three team buses.
I was on the same bus as Kenny and much of the team's support staff. At the aiport, we got word there would be a substantial delay before we could board the plane.
After hearing this news, Kenny cracked a joke about Ed Kull that had our entire bus laughing. He then admitted he may have had a bourbon or two to celebrate the win.
And then Kenny accomplished a modern miracle.
He got every one us to put our phones away as he walked the length of our bus, telling stories about each member of the support staff and the unique contribution they made to the team. It was a Hall of Fame performance filled with humor, warmth, and heart.
Kenny had a tremendous impact on everyone whose life he touched during his two seasons at St. John's. I'm grateful that I was one of them.
Rest in peace, my friend.
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I've been fortunate to know him since I was at The Cardinal 30 years ago. He was the consummate professional and one of the nicest people you'd ever meet
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