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NCAA BasketballKentucky basketball news: 5-star Immanuel Quickley joining BBN

John Calipari strikes again. Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats basketball program scored their first big acquisition this offseason after five-star point guard Immanuel Quickley announced on Friday his commitment to play for the Lexington-based campus. The new was broken by Jeff Borzello of ESPN. This is expected on the part of Quickley, who had already said before […]

New Orleans PelicansPelicans news: John Calipari had a baby bottle at Kentucky to deal with DeMarcus Cousins

DeMarcus Cousins is infamous for his short temper, which often puts him in trouble on the basketball court. He has been like that since his time at Kentucky, but his then coach John Calipari had an unusual and funny way of dealing with him. He literally had a baby bottle made for the big man! […]

New Orleans PelicansPelicans news: John Calipari reunites with DeMarcus Cousins, Anthony Davis, Darius Miller, and Rajon Rondo

The New Orleans Pelicans are forming quite a contingent of former Kentucky Wildcats. Apart from their two superstars, Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins, they’ve also added a couple more former Wildcats in swingman Darius Miller and veteran point guard Rajon Rondo during the NBA offseason. Kentucky head coach John Calipari was the big reason why […]

NBAJohn Calipari would love to see Kentucky super team in NBA, won't dream of coaching it

It’s been an interesting summer for Kentucky Wildcats coach John Calipari, who, when not feigning rumors of him joining the New York Knicks, riding camels out in Egypt, or combing the streets looking for a rim to dunk on, is busy getting ambushed by TMZ reporters for an interview. And that’s exactly what happened over the weekend, when […]

Boston CelticsJaylen Brown takes on the Drive-By dunk challenge

The internet recently gave birth to a new meme perfect for every basketball-loving individual this summer—including millionaire NBA professionals. It’s called the Drive-By dunk challenge, where you simply get in your car and scour the neighborhood for backyard/street hoops for you to yam on. Anthony Davis appears to be the first NBA player to take […]

NBAJohn Calipari, Danny Manning in awe of Manute Bol's son

Former NBA center Manute Bol has led a charmed life ever since he was recruited out of Africa and played for a decade in the grandest stage of professional basketball. Shortly thereafter, Bol raised a family in America before passing away in 2010. Although the seven-foot Sudanese is sorely missed by his family, his legacy on the court […]

Chicago BullsFred Hoiberg wanted no part of college recruiting again

For every John Calipari and Nick Saban, who both enjoy the unique aspect of college coaching that is the recruiting of players, there’s a Fred Hoiberg, who finds it detestable. Hoiberg didnt mince words while expressing his disdain for the recruiting during an interview with Front Office Show’s Keith Smith. Fred Hoiberg: I hated recruiting. I […]

New York KnicksJohn Calipari makes it clear he has no interest in Knicks' presidency

Kentucky Wildcats head coach and top-flight college recruiter John Calipari wants to make it clear once and for all: neither he nor anyone from his camp have contacted the New York Knicks with regards to a possible job opportunity. Calipari sent out a tweet on Thursday, one that he hopes will put to rest any […]

New York KnicksJohn Calipari inquired about Knicks' vacant president position, but they are not interested

Following the sudden exit of Phil Jackson as president of the New York Knicks, a number of possible replacements have already emerged. Toronto Raptors general manager and president Masai Ujiri has been rumored to be on top of the team’s list to take over the Zen Master’s post, but it’s still unclear whether he’ll accept a […]

New York KnicksJohn Calipari: Malik Monk 'would be one of those guys for the Knicks that fans would pay to go see'

University of Kentucky head coach John Calipari had one of the biggest praises for his star freshman Malik Monk — one of his two NBA prospects that figure to land in the top 10 of the 2017 NBA Draft. The New York Knicks have been reportedly “enamored” with Monk during his workout with the team, as […]

Golden State WarriorsJohn Calipari on players skipping draft combine: They all like you right now without watching you

The NBA Draft Combine is happening this week in Chicago, Illinois and potential rookies are there to prove themselves in front of scouts, coaches, and general managers. However, a few big name players like Malik Monk and De’Aaron Fox did not attend the combine. This is in line with Golden State Warriors All-Star forward Kevin Durant‘s advice that […]

New York KnicksDerrick Rose hopes former coach John Calipari doesn't return to the NBA

Derrick Rose thoroughly enjoyed playing under the tutelage of NCAA coaching legend John Calipari at the University of Memphis. Whilst Rose believes Calipari is one of the greatest in the game, he isn’t massively keen on the idea of the current Kentucky Wildcats coach returning to the NBA, per Steve Serby of The New York […]

Sacramento KingsJohn Calipari believes DeMarcus Cousins can win NBA MVP

It’s hard to argue that DeMarcus Cousins is a top talent in this league. He was the only player in the NBA in 2015-16 to rank in the top five in scoring and rebounding. Although his talent on the court is crystal clear, there are questions about his attitude and if the Sacramento Kings can […]

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