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The Kentucky basketball team recently lost head coach John Calipari to Arkansas. A lot of Wildcats fans wanted Calipari gone anyways because of the team’s recent lack of postseason success. Some people thought that Kentucky might fire Calipari, but it was a bit surprising to see him leave on his own. Now, the Wildcats need […]

UConn basketball head coach Dan Hurley has heard his name circulate nonstop in the Kentucky rumors since John Calipari left for Arkansas. Even after winning his second straight national title with the Huskies, Hurley’s name continued to pop up in Wildcats rumblings. On Thursday, Baylor coach Scott Drew decided to stay in Waco and not […]

The Kentucky basketball head-coaching search seemed like it was going to end. However, Scott Drew shut down all those rumors once and for all and decided to stay at Baylor after a wild turn of events over the past 48 hours. Now Kentucky is searching for what’s next. Jay Wright and Nate Oats already said […]

Kentucky is viewed by many as the premiere blue blood program in college basketball, but long-time coach John Calipari recently departed for the Arkansas head coaching job, and he made a claim about that program that will catch the attention of Kentucky and college basketball fans in general. “Kentucky is the bluest of blue,” John […]

Just days after the surprising departure of former head coach John Calipari, who leaves Lexington to head to Fayetteville to coach the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, the University of Kentucky moved quickly to narrow their coaching search to just one initial candidate. And the one candidate the Wildcats had closed in on was someone who […]

Since John Calipari stunned the college basketball world earlier this week, deciding to bolt from the University of Kentucky after fifteen seasons to become the head coach for the University of Arkansas basketball program, details have begun to trickle out about the increasingly volatile relationship between Calipari and his former employer. And even though Kentucky […]

The Chicago Bulls have just three games left in the regular season before they play the Atlanta Hawks in the play-in tournament. There is still a lot to play for in those three games as the Bulls want to get the nine seed so that they can host that play-in game. It’s an important time, […]

The news of John Calipari leaving the Kentucky Wildcats after several years of coaching the SEC powerhouse for a head-coaching gig for Arkansas basketball shook the ground of college hoops when it broke out just a day before the 2024 NCAA Tournament championship game between the UConn Huskies and the Purdue Boilermakers. Not a few […]

Dan Hurley and the UConn basketball team have been as dominant as they come the past two seasons, and they just won their second straight national title. However, Hurley’s name is now being talked about for the head coaching vacancy at Kentucky. John Calipari just left in a shocking move, and he is now the […]

Five-star forward Jayden Quaintance has requested a release from his letter of intent to Kentucky basketball and plans to reopen his recruitment after John Calipari’s departure to be the head coach at Arkansas, according to Jeff Borzello of ESPN. Jayden Quaintance was the No. 14 recruit in the ESPN top 100 for the 2024 class, […]

John Calipari had a successful 15-year run with the Kentucky basketball program, running what was basically a factory for NBA talent, but early exits in the NCAA Tournament over the last few years made the relationship with the fanbase wear thin, as expectations were not met. Calipari decided it was time to move on, and […]

The Kentucky basketball head coaching search is ramping up as John Calipari was officially named the new head coach at Arkansas. On Wednesday, a report came out that Kentucky was meeting with Baylor head coach Scott Drew, who has been one of the favorites for the job. However, Drew has certainly raised some eyebrows with […]

The Kentucky basketball program is in search of a new head coach. John Calipari officially left the program and took the job with the Arkansas Razorbacks in a stunning turn of events after the college basketball season ended. A list of candidates circulated immediately with this news breaking, and now Kentucky is bringing in Baylor […]

The Kentucky basketball program is going through a major transition in leadership after the departure of its longtime head coach. John Calipari is departing for the Arkansas basketball team, and his wife Ellen released a heartfelt message on social media airing her goodbyes. Ellen Calipari posted an elaborate video on Instagram to all who were […]

Earlier this week, the Kentucky basketball program received some earth-shattering news when it was revealed that head coach John Calipari, who has found immense success with the program during his tenure, would be departing the organization, reportedly to sign a contract to become the next head coach of Arkansas basketball, as reported by CBS Sports. […]

With the 2024 NCAA Tournament national championship game now in everyone’s rearview mirror, there is more attention being paid to the job opening in Lexington, particularly the Kentucky basketball head coaching gig. The departure of John Calipari as mentor of the Wildcats has shaken the ground of college basketball. The big question is obvious: who […]

Recently, the college basketball world received a jolt to the senses when it was announced that Kentucky basketball head coach John Calipari would be departing the program in order to (presumably) take his talents to the open Arkansas Razorbacks job, although that last part has not been officially confirmed yet. On Tuesday, Calipari himself took […]

It’s hard to rank college basketball teams that are eras apart, as the game undergoes drastic changes from decade to decade—if not sooner—and no two college basketball seasons are the same. However, a good way of tracking where different teams rank is separating ones that enjoyed extended success in a sport emphasizing the one-and-done. College […]

The fallout from John Calipari leaving the Kentucky basketball program is underway. On Tuesday, Rob Dillingham announced his decision to enter the 2024 NBA Draft during a segment of NBA Today with Malika Andrews. ‘Now on NBA Today: Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham declares for the 2024 NBA Draft!’ Here’s the video of Dillingham’s announcement. Rob […]

The Kentucky basketball program is now searching for a new head coach as John Calipari is headed to Arkansas. In a stunning turn of events, Calipari leaves the Wildcats and stays in the SEC. On Tuesday, Calipari delivered an emotional goodbye to the Wildcats with a lengthy video message. “It’s been a beautiful time for […]

Karter Knox, a Kentucky men’s basketball commit, has reopened his recruitment following the news of head coach John Calipari’s reported move from Kentucky to Arkansas. Kevin Knox, father of five-star basketball prospect and UK commitment Karter Knox, confirmed on Monday via text message to Joey Knight of the Tampa Bay Times that his son has […]

It is safe to say that UConn basketball head coach Dan Hurley is not going anywhere else — at least for now. Right after the Huskies’ 75-60 win over the Purdue Boilermakers in Monday night’s 2024 NCAA Tournament national championship game, Hurley was asked about whether he has an interest in the job opening down […]

Departing Kentucky basketball Head Coach John Calipari has created major buzz with his Arkansas contract agreement. Calipari is preparing to become the next coach of the Razorbacks after 15 years with the Wildcats. However, his agreement may violate the terms of his Kentucky contract. Calipari’s potential issue arises when considering the “Employment Opportunities” section of […]

The Kentucky basketball program is suddenly searching for a head coach. Late Sunday night, news broke that John Calipari was heading to take the job with the Arkansas Razorbacks. It was a surprising move on all accounts, and Kentucky players have already begun entering the transfer portal. A list of candidates emerged, including former Villanova […]

Nate Oats has just come off a fantastic Final Four run with the Alabama basketball program. It comes as no one’s surprise that a lot of programs would want to poach him away from this squad. Kentucky, specifically, is a big blue blood on the hunt for a new head coach because John Calipari left […]

Many college hoops fans are waiting to hear a statement from head coach John Calipari following the news he is jumping over to Arkansas. He is staying quiet right now, though, and is going about his day in the Bluegrass State, which is still his home for the time being. The former national champion is […]

After 15 seasons with the Kentucky Wildcats, it was finally time for John Calipari to move on. Lexington will be in full rebuild mode as some commits who came because of Coach Cal might either follow him or revisit other offers from other blue bloods and prestigious programs. Arkansas will now hope to be in […]

UCLA basketball coach Mick Cronin appeared on The Herd today to discuss the national championship game between UConn and Purdue, as well as John Calipari leaving Kentucky for the Arkansas job, and he had a funny response to being asked what he would do if he were to receive a call regarding the Kentucky head […]

It’s no secret that Kentucky basketball needs a replacement for long-tenured head coach John Calipari, a position that Wildcats fans are unfamiliar with. Coach “Cal” had been the head honcho since 2009, and led the program to a National Title in 2012. However, some of the ideal candidates for the Wildcats may be out of […]

Has the ripple effect already begun? Following the earth-shattering news that John Calipari is leaving Kentucky basketball to become the new head coach for Arkansas, former McDonald’s All-American Aaron Bradshaw is entering the transfer portal, per ESPN’s Jeff Borzello. Big Blue Nation knows that sweeping changes are coming, but its patience might be tested in […]

There is a big job opening down in Lexington following the departure of John Calipari as head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats. Several names are being linked to the Kentucky basketball head coaching position, including Chicago Bulls mentor Billy Donovan, who is a familiar face for the Wildcats organization. After all, Donovan served as an […]

Who would have thought that one of Coach John Calipari’s closest friends and a hot-handed shooter from Oakland would have ushered in a new era of Kentucky basketball? This move to start anew with Arkansas is shocking but not at all unexpected. After having an insanely talented squad with Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham, the […]

John Calipari is well-known throughout the college hoops world for his coaching success at Kentucky basketball. However, the highly coveted coach became caught in rumors suggesting he might leave for the Arkansas basketball program. Those rumors quickly turned into confirmation. In a stunning move, Calipari and Arkansas have reportedly agreed on a five-year contract deal […]

Once touted as a potential top pick in this year’s NBA draft, Kentucky basketball freshman Justin Edwards revealed on Thursday night that he will officially declare for the 2024 draft. Despite a decline in Edwards’ draft stock throughout the 2023-24 season, his choice to enter the 2024 draft was anticipated. Justin Edwards declaring for the […]

Kentucky basketball head coach John Calipari has had a ton of success with the Wildcats in his career as he has been to four Finals Fours with the team and they won it all back in 2012. However, he hasn’t taken Kentucky to a Final Four since 2015. The Wildcats have had some good teams […]

A lot was put into question after the Kentucky basketball program faltered yet again in the NCAA Tournament. March Madness has not been kind to the Wildcats as of late and their most recent loss to Greg Kampe’s Oakland did not help them at all. With Rob Dillingham and Reed Sheppard heading to the NBA […]

Former NBA player Rajon Rondo was on the show “All the Smoke” with Rachel Nichols and DeMarcus Cousins and gave his thoughts on the Kentucky basketball team and head coach John Calipari. As the Wildcats dropped their first round game in the NCAA tournament as the No. 3 seed to the No. 14 seed in […]

The Kentucky basketball program is recovering from a shocking first-round March Madness defeat against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies. Kentucky’s 80-76 loss started their offseason early. Head Coach John Calipari reflected on the season’s end and revealed his big College Basketball Transfer Portal plans. Despite the disappointing end to the season, Calipari and Kentucky received standout […]

Critics have targeted John Calipari following Kentucky basketball’s early exit from the NCAA Tournament against a 13-seed, suggesting that the Wildcats’ head coach has not adjusted to the modern landscape of college basketball. Calipari partially attributed Kentucky’s defeat to youth, but ultimately, as the architect of the team, he must be open to change to […]