The Wildcats have rallied around Elzy and gotten off to a 6-0 start, which includes their signature win over the No. 15 Indiana Hoosiers on Dec. 6, a game in which Elzy did not coach due to a non-COVID-related health issue. Associate head coach Niya Butts got the win in that one, but Elzy did lead them to a victory over a team that was picked to finish fourth in the Big 12 in the Kansas State Wildcats on Dec. 3.
With Elzy becoming its head coach, officially, Kentucky has a chance to rally some more and continue its hot start. The only team ahead of Kentucky in the rankings that has also gone through at least six contests unscathed is the No. 4 NC State Wolfpack (6-0).