John Calipari, Arkansas and Kentucky

John Calipari Returns To Kentucky For First Time Since Leaving For Arkansas
Arkansas coach John Calipari returns to Kentucky for the first time when the Razorbacks face the Wildcats in a Southeastern Conference game.
John Calipari preparing for boos when Arkansas visits No. 12 Kentucky
The atmosphere promises to be charged when Arkansas meets No. 12 Kentucky on Saturday in Lexington, Ky. The Wildcats are returning home after an uplifting win at No. 8 Tennessee. It's a prime-time national TV game.
John Calipari is Prepared to get Booed at Rupp Arena
The joy and jubilation from the Kentucky victory over No. 8 Tennessee in Knoxville will not linger around Lexington for long. That’s because a date that has been circled on calendars across Big Blue Nation for months is almost here.
John Calipari delivers message to Arkansas players before Rupp Arena return: ‘Biggest ticket they’ve had all year’
All eyes will be on Rupp Arena tomorrow night as Arkansas head coach John Calipari returns to the historic arena for the first time since leaving Kentucky this past spring. Just 24 hours ahead of the massive showdown,
How will Kentucky welcome John Calipari in return with Arkansas after uneasy divorce?
John Calipari faces an uncertain reception from Kentucky fans when he returns as Arkansas basketball coach after a divorce that benefitted both sides.
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.
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.
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?
Here’s what Kentucky basketball must do to spoil John Calipari’s return to Rupp Arena
Ignore the hype. Ignore the noise. Ignore the circus that is sure to surround the return of John Vincent Calipari, who in a 15-year run as the UK coach took the Wildcats to four Final Fours and a national championship before his Big Blue express ran out of steam.
Who is out for Kentucky basketball for John Calipari’s Rupp Arena return with Arkansas?
One of the most anticipated men’s college basketball games of the 2024-25 season will take place in downtown Lexington on Saturday night when former UK head coach John Calipari makes his highly anticipated return to Rupp Arena. Calipari will be leading his new program, Arkansas (12-8 overall, 1-6 SEC) against No. 12 Kentucky (15-5, 4-3).
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.
College basketball rankings: Kentucky upsets Tennessee to build momentum before facing John Calipari
For Kentucky, the game before The Game was a tough one on paper — a Tuesday night road contest against Rick Barnes' Tennessee ...
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Calipari Sees Kentucky Get Signature Win Hogs are Craving
Like the one Kentucky earned Tuesday at Tennessee. Arkansas Razorbacks coach John Calipari instructs his team during the Hogs' road game at LSU. / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Can Calipari walk ...