New strength and conditioning coach

Kentucky announced that Todd Forcier was hired as strength and conditioning coach for the Kentucky basketball program.

Forcier spent the past five seasons as Syracuse’s assistant strength coach for both men’s and women’s basketball.

Other titles on his resume are:

• Dayton - Strength coach (4 years)
• UNLV - Assistant strength coach (1997-98)
• Seattle Supersonics - Assistant strength coach (1993-96)

I’m excited for the opportunity to work for Coach Gillispie and such a storied program as Kentucky basketball” “I believe in what Coach Gillispie is doing here and what he can do with such unbelievable resources along with the fan support. I relish the opportunity to help the players participate in a championship environment and as well as prepare them for the next level of professional basketball.”