John Calipari lands biggest transfer portal star yet at Arkansas for huge NIL payment
Jonelle Davis has been one of the best guards in men’s college basketball for the past two years. In 2023, Davis was the leading scorer on a dominant Florida Atlantic team that made an impressive run to the Final Four as a No. 9 seed. Davis had another great individual season last year, growing as […]
Getting The Last Laugh? Arkansas’ John Calipari Poaches 5-Star Recruit Karter Knox From Kentucky
John Calipari is out here making moves! Boss moves! The realm of college basketball was put into a state of chaos earlier in April when legendary Kentucky head coach John Calipari left the Wildcats program to take over the skipper’s role at Arkansas. The last head coach, Eric Musselman, went out west to USC. (RELATED: […]
Huh? Kentucky Bringing On BYU’s Mark Pope (Who?) To Replace John Calipari As Head Coach: REPORT
How did the strong fall? Multiple top head coaching candidates have declined (or even tried?) positions with Kentucky’s men’s basketball program, and in response, the Wildcats have made their own bid to replace John Calipari. The decision was made to hire a head coach. Kentucky has reached a settlement with BYU head coach Mark Pope […]
Kentucky nearing deal with Mark Pope to replace John Calipari, per reports
Kentucky was searching for a men’s basketball head coach, and the school reportedly moved to Utah State. Provo to be exact. But it is a journey that involves returning home. Kentucky is nearing an agreement with Mark Pope to be its next men’s basketball coach, according to multiple reports. Pope replaces John Calipari, who announced […]
John Calipari gives honest take on state of Arkansas basketball
Coach Cal told a few jokes. New Arkansas men’s basketball head coach John Calipari teased the current state of the roster he will inherit. In case you didn’t know, there’s only one player entering next season. John Calipari answers questions from reporters after being introduced as the Arkansas men’s basketball coach. AP “I’m in trouble […]
Arkansas hires John Calipari as next men’s basketball coach on 5-year deal
of University of Arkansas On Wednesday, Hall of Fame coach John Calipari announced he will be the next head coach of the men’s basketball team. The move came just one day after Calipari announced he was leaving Kentucky after a 15-year career with the Wildcats. Calipari, 65, has signed a five-year contract that will pay […]
John Calipari confirms Kentucky exit in video as Arkansas looms
The John Calipari era is over in Kentucky. Calipari announced Tuesday that he is retiring as the Wildcats’ head basketball coach after 15 seasons and making another early exit from the NCAA Tournament. This comes two days after ESPN reported that he was in talks to become the next coach at the University of Arkansas. […]
‘Home Run Hire’: Kentucky Reportedly Has Eyes On Billy Donovan To Become Next Head Coach After Calipari Exit
Billy Donovan found himself back in college, where he could gain pure prestige. Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart is embarking on a search for the next head coach for the University of Kentucky basketball program. 3rd place overall under his leadership. In 2007 and 2009, he had one name in particular that Britain had a big […]
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson was in disbelief over John Calipari news
Knicks star Jalen Brunson had a brief but empathetic response to the news that John Calipari is headed to Arkansas. News of Calipari’s likely departure came late Sunday night, less than 24 hours before the NCAA National Championship Game at Arizona State, and shocked the college basketball world. Branson was among those shocked by the […]
John Calipari ducks Kentucky question while walking his dog
John Calipari has remained mum on rumors that he is close to signing a contract to become the University of Arkansas’ next head coach. Calipari was seen outside near his home Monday afternoon, but declined to comment to WKYT when approached while walking his dog. Asked if he had a message for his fans, Calipari […]