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John Calipari says it’s impossible to win if raisins are in his oatmeal

By Josh Ellis

John Calipari hasn’t won a basketball game when there are raisins in his oatmeal.

Not known for having any sort of ludicrous pregame rituals, Calipari recently spoke in an interview with Graham Bensinger about something he avoids doing before every game. The UK men’s basketball coach said it’s impossible to win if raisins are in his oatmeal.

Calipari, who holds a 635-178 career record (190-38 at UK), insisted all college coaches across the nation should embark on his advice and keep raisins out of their oatmeal if they plan on winning.

“There was oatmeal at every breakfast.