John Calipari has left Kentucky for Arkansas, leaving the Wildcats in search of a replacement for the Hall of Fame coach. BYU coach Mark Pope is the latest candidate to emerge after Baylor’s Scott Drew, UConn’s Dan Hurley, Alabama’s Nate Oats and former Villanova coach Jay Wright all said thanks, but no thanks, in various ways. Here are links to the latest stories by Adam … [Read more...] about What’s the latest on the Kentucky coaching search?
Jay Wright, Nate Oats say thanks, but no thanks on Kentucky
By CHARLIE PARENT Legendary Villanova head coach Jay Wright and Alabama head coach Nate Oats both said Monday they will not be taking the open Kentucky job. The news comes after longtime head coach John Calipari reportedly took the job at Arkansas Sunday. “Well, I appreciate that, Kenny [Smith], and I am so happy doing this,” Wright said on TBS’ National Championship … [Read more...] about Jay Wright, Nate Oats say thanks, but no thanks on Kentucky
Kentucky’s Rob Dillingham declares for NBA Draft
By CHARLIE PARENT Kentucky standout Rob Dillingham has declared for the 2024 NBA Draft without retaining his college eligbility, he announced Tuesday. The freshman guard averaged 15.2 points, 3.9 assists and 2.9 rebounds on 47.5% shooting this season. He is the No. 4 overall prospect on ESPN’s big board. “This was a decision I made with my family,” Dillingham told … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s Rob Dillingham declares for NBA Draft
Legendary Kentucky head coach John Calipari departs for Arkansas on 5-year deal
In a stunning move on the eve of the NCAA championship game, Kentucky coach John Calipari is leaving for SEC rival Arkansas on a five-year deal, according to ESPN. Calipari’s salary will be “slightly less than the $8.5 million” he makes at Kentucky but will be “incentive-laden with the ability to pass that number,” ESPN reported. Calipari, 65 will replace Eric Musselman, … [Read more...] about Legendary Kentucky head coach John Calipari departs for Arkansas on 5-year deal
John Calipari Will Return For A 16th Season At Kentucky
By ADAM ZAGORIA After Kentucky’s latest early exit in March Madness last week, John Calipari’s future was somewhat in doubt. But after Calipari met Tuesday with athletic director Mitch Barnhart, Barnhart announced the Naismith Hall of Fame coach would return for a 16th season in Lexington Calipari’s buyout at Kentucky is more than $33 million, so the school would have … [Read more...] about John Calipari Will Return For A 16th Season At Kentucky