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Calipari seals lifetime deal to finish career at UK

Kentucky has agreed to a contract extension with head coach John Calipari that will see him finish out his career with the Wildcats, a school official told ESPN.

"We can confirm that the University of Kentucky has agreed to terms on a long-term contract with Coach Calipari to finish his career at Kentucky," a school spokesperson said.

Calipari also confirmed the news on his radio show.

"It has nothing to do with the other stuff ... people call every year," he said. "They presented it to me and I appreciate it."

"Where else would I want to coach?