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.
John Calipari's Bold Take On Return to Play Against Kentucky
After 15 seasons as the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, John Calipari announced in April 2024 that he would be leaving the program, leaving a school where he led the SEC powerhouse to one championship in 2012 and four Final Fours.
What John Calipari said about Arkansas vs. Kentucky game: 'My guess is I'm going to get booed' at Rupp Arena
Arkansas coach John Calipari isn't expecting a hero's welcome Saturday at Rupp Arena when he takes the Razorbacks to play at No. 12 Kentucky in his first game back at UK since his 15-year run leading the program ended.
Here’s what Kentucky basketball must do to spoil John Calipari’s return to Rupp Arena
And not every coach is John Calipari. Yet when Kentucky basketball plays host to the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday night for the long-awaited return of Coach Cal, Mark Pope’s Wildcats will have one job and one job only.
John Calipari Addresses Returning to Rupp Arena for First Time Since Leaving Kentucky
The Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team will be in Lexington, Ky. for a matchup against the Kentucky Wildcats this weekend, marking the first time John Calipari will return to his former stomping grounds at the Rupp Arena since leaving the university this summer.
Vote: How should UK fans react when Arkansas’ John Calipari is introduced in Rupp Arena?
University of Kentucky basketball fans in Rupp Arena will have a decision to make. As 21,000 strong tingle with anticipation for the Wildcats’ Southeastern Conference game against Arkansas, every one of them will be battling the emotions of how to greet a former UK champion turned rival.
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.
5 memorable Kentucky basketball wins at Rupp Arena during John Calipari era in Lexington
John Calipari won more than 400 games during his 15 seasons leading Kentucky basketball. Many of those wins came in Lexington. These five stand out.
Kentucky basketball injury update: Lamont Butler sidelined with shoulder injury
Kentucky basketball fifth-year senior guard Lamont Butler won't play Tuesday night versus Tennessee in an SEC showdown in ...
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Mark Pope adds to eye-popping list of major wins in Year 1 as Kentucky Basketball head coach
Against the Volunteers Tuesday, they picked up yet another strong win. Here’s a rundown from Jeff Goodman on the specific ...
Tennessee vs. Kentucky prediction, odds: 2025 college basketball picks, Jan. 28 best bets by proven model
SportsLine's model simulated Tuesday's Kentucky Wildcats vs. Tennessee Volunteers college basketball matchup 10,000 times ...
Kentucky preparing for a 'dog fight' against Tennessee's nation-best defense
The Kentucky Wildcats are looking for a bounce-back win after losing two-straight games, but they know another big challenge is ahead of them in SEC play, as th ...
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CRAWFORD | Turnovers cost Kentucky, Wildcats drop second straight, 74-69, at Vandy
Mark Pope and the Kentucky men’s basketball team were looking forward to their SEC bye week to heal up. Instead, they came ...
Kentucky drops out of the top 10 for the first time in two months. Here’s the new Top 25
Kentucky played only one game last week, a loss at Vanderbilt. Here’s how badly that hurt the Wildcats in the rankings with a ...
No. 6 Tennessee hosts No. 9 Kentucky following Oweh’s 21-point outing
No. 9 Kentucky takes on the No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers after Otega Oweh scored 21 points in the Wildcats' 74-69 loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores.