Kentucky, John Calipari and Arkansas

Rick Pitino sends message to Arkansas basketball's John Calipari ahead of Kentucky return
As Arkansas basketball's John Calipari comes back to Kentucky, Rick Pitino has a message.
In Kentucky, Arkansas men's basketball coach John Calipari's return looms large
The hype surrounding Calipari’s return, capped by Lexington mayor Linda Gorton naming the days leading to the game ‘Basketball Week’ to highlight Saturday’s contest and other local games, is palpable in Kentucky — “What’s more Lexington than basketball?” Gorton said in a statement.
Rick Pitino offers Kentucky fans advice on how to handle John Calipari’s return
Rick Pitino knows a thing or two about leaving Kentucky -- and returning. And now with John Calipari set to return to Rupp Arena with Arkansas on Saturday night (9 p.m., ESPN), the St. John’s coach has some advice on how Big Blue Nation should treat their former coach.
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.
WATCH: John Calipari previews return to Rupp Arena
How is John Calipari preparing for his return to Lexington? He’ll be the first to tell you it’ll be an emotional weekend, seeing all of his old buddies around town before soaking in Rupp Arena as the opposing coach — and the boos that may come with that.
Arkansas's John Calipari aims to find the 'calm in the storm' in prep for return to Kentucky
John Calipari wants his Arkansas basketball players who transferred from Kentucky to stay 'calm in the storm' inside Rupp Arena this weekend.
Before an awkward night in Rupp Arena, Mark Pope offers his thoughts on John Calipari
Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope talks about former UK coach John Calipari ahead of his return to Rupp Arena with the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday night.
"I'm gonna get booed": John Calipari braces for hostile Rupp Arena return vs. Kentucky
To replace John Calipari at Kentucky, the Wildcats brought in Mark Pope, a former Wildcat himself who has quickly won over fans. His early success has also played a big role, as he has led the team to a 15-5 overall record and a 4-3 standing in the highly competitive SEC.
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.
John Calipari on his return to Rupp Arena: 'My guess is I'm gonna get booed'
On his radio show, Coach Calipari was asked about his return to Lexington, and he had this to say, "I'm just preparing my team, and we're gonna have three players who played there
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.
Rick Pitino urges UK fans to show John Calipari ‘respect and admiration’ in return
John Calipari and his Arkansas Razorbacks visit Kentucky, where he spent 15 seasons and won a national title, on Saturday.
WATCH: Rick Pitino wants Kentucky fans to give John Calipari a warm welcome
One of the biggest questions in college basketball this season has been how Big Blue Nation will respond to John Calipari making his return to Rupp Arena. Some ...
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“John Calipari is the Doc Rivers of college basketball”: Hoops fans rip apart Arkansas HC as NCAA analyst unloads on poor season
Arkansas Razorbacks coach John Calipari continues to draw the ire of the program's fanbase amid a difficult stretch of games.
Rick Pitino urges Kentucky fans to cheer for Calipari on his return
Current St. John's coach and former Kentucky coach Rick Pitino tells Wildcats fans to cheer John Calipari when he returns to ...
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Mark Pope loves John Calipari, but understands his job is to beat Arkansas: “There will be so much emotion in the gym.”
Where does Mark Pope stand on the boo vs. cheer debate currently tearing Big Blue Nation apart as Kentucky prepares for John ...