Arkansas, John Calipari and Kentucky

Vote: How should UK fans react when Arkansas’ John Calipari is introduced in Rupp Arena?
On Saturday night, he’ll be introduced as head coach of the visiting team, the Arkansas Razorbacks. UK fans have not had to cope with anything similar since Rick Pitino — himself a UK national champion — brought archrival Louisville into Rupp in 2001.
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.
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.
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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.
No. 12 UK gets ready to welcome back John Calipari when hosting Arkansas Saturday
There'll be mixed emotions Saturday at Rupp Arena when former Kentucky head coach John Calipari returns after leaving the Wildcats for Arkansas last year.
John Calipari secures his Saturday fate after comparing Arkansas and Kentucky fans
John Calipari's return to Lexington is one of the most-anticipated matchups of the college basketball season. Were it not for Duke-UNC on the same weekend, Kent
How has Zvonimir Ivisic been at Arkansas? Checking in with Big Z before Rupp Arena return.
Last season, Zvonimir Ivisic was a constant storyline for UK basketball. How has Ivisic fared this season at Arkansas?
Arkansas basketball tickets vs Kentucky: How much to watch John Calipari's return to Rupp?
Arkansas vs. Kentucky is one of the hottest tickets in America. Here's how much it will cost to watch John Calipari's return to Rupp Arena.
It’s a free country, but there is no rational reason for UK fans to boo John Calipari
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Want to wager on Kentucky basketball? UK vs Arkansas odds, props bets, Final Four chances
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