John Calipari has talked about a different approach to roster building in the past. He appears to be considering a completely new idea at Arkansas. Calipari suggested the Razorbacks might have a smaller roster going into the 2024-25 season, looking at the possibility of having only “eight or nine guys,” he said while on the […]
New hire report card: From John Calipari to Kevin Young, we grade the new college basketball coaches
The transfer portal for major college basketball coaches is closed. Well, not really. That never happens. If a coach wants to up and leave for the NBA this Friday, that can happen, so long as there’s an NBA team eager to make a change. It’s always been this way. They can depart despite signed contracts, […]
Who is Mark Pope? Kentucky targets BYU coach, former Wildcats player as John Calipari successor
Kentucky has reportedly found its John Calipari successor. The Wildcats are targeting BYU’s Mark Pope as their next head coach, according to CBS’ Matt Norlander. “Nothing is signed at this hour but the sides are quickly working toward a deal and hope to get it done by the end of the night,” Norlander wrote. Pope […]
New coach John Calipari jokes about meeting Arkansas men's basketball roster: 'There is no team'
Arkansas men’s basketball introduced John Calipari as its new head coach Wednesday night. But as Calipari quipped, he’ll have a tough time becoming acquainted with the Razorbacks’ roster. The college basketball legend shocked the sport Tuesday when he announced his departure from Kentucky after 15 seasons. He led the Wildcats to one national championship, four Final […]
John Calipari replacements: Ranking Kentucky's best coaching candidates, from Mark Pope to Rick Pitino
The temptation, too powerful for many to resist, is to start throwing out all the big names. Why not Mike Krzyzewski or Roy Williams or Jim Calhoun? OK, how about Billy Donovan or Brad Stevens? No, seriously, then, I got it: Dan Hurley. Make him say no! OK, then. He will. What is so often […]