Kentucky, John Calipari and ESPN

Arkansas' John Calipari reflects on return to Kentucky with ESPN 'College GameDay'
Calipari touched on what it means for him to return to Rupp Arena, where he coached from 2009-24, on ESPN's "College GameDay" on Saturday morning. REQUIRED READING: John Calipari's legacy in Lexington: Former UK basketball coach set for Rupp Arena return
ESPN analyst uses hilarious breakup analogy for John Calipari’s return to Kentucky
ESPN analyst Andraya Carter had a unique relationship analogy — and a warning — for John Calipari’s highly anticipated return to Kentucky: Don’t get caught in the club with a downgrade coming out of your breakup.
Rick Pitino offers Kentucky fans advice on how to handle John Calipari’s return
Rick Pitino knows a thing or two about leaving Kentucky -- and returning. And now with John Calipari set to return to Rupp Arena with Arkansas on Saturday night (9 p.m., ESPN), the St. John’s coach has some advice on how Big Blue Nation should treat their former coach.
"I’m proud of those kids": John Calipari reminisces about his time at Kentucky before anticipated return
John Calipari is returning to Kentucky for the first time since leaving Lexington in April 2024. On Saturday, he will lead the Arkansas Razorbacks against the Wildcats.
John Calipari reflects on Kentucky tenure, says success can’t be erased
John Calipari will make an emotional return to Kentucky on Saturday night, and he looked back fondly on his long tenure in Lexington.
Rick Pitino asks Kentucky basketball fans to give John Calipari a standing ovation
Former Kentucky coach Rick Pitino released a social media video asking UK fans to show their class on Saturday.
Paul Finebaum Makes Bold Prediction For John Calipari's Homecoming For Kentucky-Arkansas
During Friday's broadcast of ESPN's "The Paul Finebaum Show," Finebaum predicted Wildcats fans would show grace to Calipari on Saturday night, giving the 65-year-old a "hero's welcome" when he enters Rupp Arena.
John Calipari at Kentucky: Record, Final Four appearances, more for Arkansas coach
Ahead of John Calipari's anticipated return to Rupp Arena on Saturday, here's a look back at his record and NCAA Tournament history with Kentucky:
College basketball rankings: Why Kentucky fans should greet John Calipari with kindness in Rupp Arena return
Fans of the No. 8 Wildcats should remember all the success Calipari helped bring to the program during his tenure
John Calipari talks about what he's expecting in return to Kentucky
John Calipari discusses his emotions and whether he's expecting cheers or boos when he returns to Kentucky as Arkansas' coach.
ESPN's Carter Sums Up View of Calipari with Hogs at Kentucky
Apparently, the guys (and gals) on ESPN's GameDay decided to have a little fun with Arkansas coach John Calipari's return to Kentucky. Once you can get over being mad you might actually laugh. The ...
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Andraya Carter on John Calipari: ‘The worst thing you can do after a breakup is show up to the club with a downgrade’
John Calipari makes his highly-anticipated return to Rupp Arena on Saturday night wearing Arkansas red along with a handful ...
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BOZICH | ESPN's slobbering love affair with Duke always prevails — even over UK vs. Calipari
If you drew up the seed list for the NCAA Tournament, the Tar Heels might be an 11. ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi had North ...
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WATCH: John Calipari gives motivational speech to Arkansas hoopers before highly anticipated game vs. Mark Pope's Kentucky
Ahead of Arkansas' game against No. 12-ranked Kentucky on Saturday, John Calipari shared words of encouragement with his Arkansas players.
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Calipari, Hogs vs. 12th-ranked Kentucky at Rupp Arena in Lexington feels like it could be bigger than one game, one homecoming
The flood of national attention that will spotlight this matchup has the potential to impact a primary thematic that goes beyond the importance of one game (more on that down the page), something ...
5 keys that defined Calipari's Kentucky basketball legacy
As he returns to Lexington for the first time since leaving for Arkansas, wee take a look back at John Calipari's 15-year ...
Calipari Doesn't Want Hogs to Forget Longtime Fans in New Policy
Veteran coach speaks on fans' concerns on basketball seating restructuring and he's seen it before at other places ...