LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky has fired the Southeastern Conference’s longest- tenured coach, ending Mark Stoops’ tenure in his 13th season with the Wildcats after back-to-back losing records.
Athletic director Mitch Barnhart said in a statement Monday morning that he informed Stoops they decided to go in a new direction and started a national search for his replacement.
“We will continue to make t…