Kentucky, John Calipari and Arkansas

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.
Arkansas vs. Kentucky: How are both sides of John Calipari’s shocking move faring in Year 1?
Contrast that success with Calipari’s first Arkansas team, which needed six tries to notch its first SEC win of the year, and Kentucky fans figure to have plenty of ammunition Saturday. The Razorbacks are just 12-8 overall, and their 1-6 start to SEC play has them looking like a long shot for an NCAA Tournament berth.
What John Calipari said about Arkansas vs. Kentucky game: 'My guess is I'm going to get booed' at Rupp Arena
Arkansas coach John Calipari isn't expecting a hero's welcome Saturday at Rupp Arena when he takes the Razorbacks to play at No. 12 Kentucky in his first game back at UK since his 15-year run leading the program ended.
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.
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.
Vote: How should UK fans react when Arkansas’ John Calipari is introduced in Rupp Arena?
University of Kentucky basketball fans in Rupp Arena will have a decision to make. As 21,000 strong tingle with anticipation for the Wildcats’ Southeastern Conference game against Arkansas, every one of them will be battling the emotions of how to greet a former UK champion turned rival.
Vote for how ex-Kentucky coach John Calipari should be honored in his return to Rupp Arena
How should ex-Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari be honored Saturday in his return to Rupp Arena? Vote before our poll closes Friday at noon.

Kentucky, Koby Brea and Tennessee

Calipari Sees Kentucky Get Signature Win Hogs are Craving
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5 memorable Kentucky basketball wins at Rupp Arena during John Calipari era in Lexington
John Calipari won more than 400 games during his 15 seasons leading Kentucky basketball. Many of those wins came in Lexington. These five stand out.
Barker leads No. 22 Alabama against No. 12 Kentucky after 36-point outing
No. 22 Alabama visits the No. 12 Kentucky Wildcats after Sarah Ashlee Barker scored 36 points in the Crimson Tide's 66-64 loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores.
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The Razorbacks lost their freshman phenom Boogie Fland for the season, which is a massive blow as he was the team's best ...
Kentucky basketball facing first real adversity under Mark Pope as Wildcats grapple with Andrew Carr injury
Kentucky point guard Lamont Butler dribbled stealthily along the baseline before turning on a dime back toward the basket, ...
Arkansas at Kentucky odds, tips and betting trends - February 1
The Arkansas Razorbacks (12-8, 1-6 SEC) will visit the Kentucky Wildcats (15-5, 4-3 SEC) after losing three straight road ...
Kentucky basketball HC Mark Pope's gesture to fan after Tennessee game
Pope took over after John Calipari left for Arkansas in a stunning turn of events. However, Pope wasted no time winning over ...
Mark Pope had strong postgame words about Kentucky forward Ansley Almonor
Mark Pope's Kentucky team made the trip to Knoxville to take on the Tennessee Volunteers in a game no one thought the ...