John Calipari, Arkansas and Kentucky

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.
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.
Kentucky basketball fans, the answer is simple: John Calipari is the enemy
John Calipari will make his anticipated return to Lexington when the Arkansas Razorbacks take on the Kentucky Wildcats.
John Calipari secures his Saturday fate after comparing Arkansas and Kentucky fans
Former Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari didn't do himself any favors with a recent comment about his return to Lexington.
John Calipari responds to Rick Pitino's plea to Kentucky basketball fans
FAYETTEVILLE — St. John's basketball coach Rick Pitino, who led Kentucky to a national championship at Kentucky in 1996, posted a video to social media Thursday morning with a plea to Big Blue Nation. Pitino asked Kentucky fans to give Arkansas coach John Calipari a standing ovation Saturday when he returns to the place he coached for 15 years.
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.
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.
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.
Rick Pitino, of all people, urges Kentucky fans to give John Calipari 'huge standing ovation'
John Calipari will make his first visit to Rupp Arena on Saturday since leaving Kentucky for Arkansas. His longtime coaching ...
Is Kentucky Now Biggest Team Razorback Fans Love to Hate?
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — While Arkansas Razorback fans are languishing these days, Kentucky fans are loving to pile on. All you have to do is look at social media.
How have Arkansas and UK recruited the 2025 high school class? Comparing Calipari and Pope.
Both the Arkansas and Kentucky programs have three signees in the 2025 class, and both will bring in five-star talent later this year. The Hogs and Wildcats also both have at least one McDonald’s ...
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Want to wager on Kentucky basketball? UK vs Arkansas odds, props bets, Final Four chances
Looking for Kentucky vs Arkansas odds? What to know before betting on Kentucky basketball vs. John Calipari's Arkansas team, prop bets and much more.
ESPN predicts the winner between the Kentucky Wildcats and Arkansas Razorbacks
The Razorbacks lost their freshman phenom Boogie Fland for the season, which is a massive blow as he was the team's best ...
How No. 12 Kentucky matches up against Arkansas — with a game prediction
How Mark Pope’s Wildcats and John Calipari’s Razorbacks match up at each position for Saturday’s SEC men’s basketball ...