Louisville assistant coach Kenny Johnson joined the Cardinal staff on April 23rd and the former Indiana assistant and recruiting coordinator was saddled with large expectations.
While Johnson is a noted recruiter with strong ties on the east coast, he was also asked to do something else by Louisville head coach Rick Pitino: lose weight. Since taking the Louisville job, Johnson has undergone dramatic lifestyle changes that have led to him losing an astounding 92 pounds in four months. The transformation of Johnson throughout the spring and summer has been remarkable, as detailed in a story onLouisville’s athletics site.
“During the interview process, Coach Pitino stressed having the best conditioned team in college basketball,” Johnson said in the story. “We don’t want to ask them to do what the coaching staff is not willing to do. I feel like I am in better shape and hopefully I’ve been sharper, a little more focused and a little less tired.”
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