Kentucky, John Calipari and Arkansas

Arkansas's John Calipari aims to find the 'calm in the storm' in prep for return to Kentucky
John Calipari wants his Arkansas basketball players who transferred from Kentucky to stay 'calm in the storm' inside Rupp Arena this weekend.
Rick Pitino sends message to Kentucky fans about John Calipari
St. John’s coach Rick Pitino sent a somewhat surprising message to Kentucky fans on Thursday about the upcoming return of John Calipari to Lexington.
Rick Pitino urges Kentucky fans to give John Calipari standing ovation at Arkansas game
The last time Rick Pitino took to Twitter to address Kentucky fans was after Mark Pope was hired when John Calipari left for Arkansas, a message that went a long way in getting fans on board with the surprising hire.
John Calipari's Bold Take On Return to Play Against Kentucky
After 15 seasons as the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, John Calipari announced in April 2024 that he would be leaving the program, leaving a school where he led the SEC powerhouse to one championship in 2012 and four Final Fours. The day after announcing he would leave Kentucky, Calipari was named the head coach for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Rick Pitino reflects on emotional Rupp Arena return ahead of John Calipari facing Kentucky
Rick Pitino returned to Rupp Arena to face UK in 2001. John Calipari will face Kentucky basketball in Lexington next. How will his experience compare?
John Calipari reveals expectation for return game vs. Kentucky
John Calipari and the Arkansas basketball team have a big one this weekend as they be hitting the road to take on #12 Kentucky. Calipari was obviously the head coach of the Wildcats last year and had been the head coach since 2009.
John Calipari Addresses Returning to Rupp Arena for First Time Since Leaving Kentucky
The Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team will be in Lexington, Ky. for a matchup against the Kentucky Wildcats this weekend, marking the first time John Calipari will return to his former stomping grounds at the Rupp Arena since leaving the university this summer.
John Calipari secures his Saturday fate after comparing Arkansas and Kentucky fans
Former Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari didn't do himself any favors with a recent comment about his return to Lexington.
Here’s what Kentucky basketball must do to spoil John Calipari’s return to Rupp Arena
And not every coach is John Calipari. Yet when Kentucky basketball plays host to the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday night for the long-awaited return of Coach Cal, Mark Pope’s Wildcats will have one job and one job only.
ESPN college basketball analyst gives harsh reality on John Calipari's Kentucky return, 'no one gives a blank'
In wake of John Calipari's return to Lexington fans were triggered the matchup didn't get picked up for College Gameday. ESPN analyst gave the harsh truth as to why it wasn't picked up.
Mark Pope made a strong positive comment on former Kentucky coach John Calipari
Kentucky and Arkansas both have new head basketball coaches, and these coaches are set to face off in Rupp Arena on Saturday ...
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John Calipari's legacy in Lexington: Former UK basketball coach set for Rupp Arena return
LEXINGTON — In October 2022, Micheal McGuire went from an unknown, small-town coal miner to a household name almost overnight. The relationship has never abated. "We still talk to him to this ...
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John Calipari in for rude awakening after hopeful comments about Kentucky fans
Mark’s doing a good job with them,” Calipari said Saturday. John Calipari could be in for a rude awakening from Kentucky fans Calipari will get together with friends in the area, but he ...