Kentucky, John Calipari and Arkansas

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.
VIDEO: John Calipari previews Arkansas basketball at Kentucky
Arkansas head coach John Calipari reacts, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, during the second half of the Razorbacks' 65-62 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville. (Hank Layton/WholeHogSports)
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.
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.
Arkansas basketball vs Kentucky: Scouting report, prediction as Calipari returns to Rupp
Here's a scouting report and prediction for Arkansas basketball's road game against Kentucky, marking John Calipari's return to Rupp Arena.
McGee Essay: Coach Cal set to return to Old Kentucky Home
SEC Network's Ryan McGee delves into the rich history John Calipari forged at Kentucky as the coach prepares to return with his new Arkansas team.
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.
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John Calipari reveals why Jonas Aidoo did not play in second half vs. Oklahoma
The Arkansas Razorbacks were without star Jonas Aidoo for their second-half effort against the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday.
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NCAAB analyst predicts fans' reaction to John Calipari's return to Rupp Arena: "It's gonna be more positive than negative"
Former Kentucky Wildcats coach John Calipari is preparing to return to Rupp Arena with Arkansas on Saturday for the first ...
OU Basketball: Oklahoma Battles John Calipari, Arkansas on Road After First SEC Win
The Razorbacks (12-7, 1-5 SEC) were one of two winless teams in league play before they upset Georgia on Wednesday. The slow ...
John Calipari's legacy in Lexington: Former UK basketball coach set for Rupp Arena return
John Calipari's legacy in Lexington extends beyond what his Kentucky Wildcats did on the court. Kentucky residents share ...
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VIDEOS: John Calipari, Zvonimir Ivisic recap Arkansas men's basketball's loss to Oklahoma
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John Calipari describes what it will feel like to return to Rupp Arena
The coaching change that sent shockwaves across the college basketball world was when John Calipari took the job as the head ...
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WATCH: Coach Calipari and Zvonimir Ivisic recap 65-62 loss to Oklahoma
Coach Calipari and Zvonimir Ivisic met with the media following Arkansas’ 65-62 loss to Oklahoma. The Hogs trailed by as many ...