–Disclaimer: This column was a part of a larger story and is not indicative of the author claiming that Kentucky mens basketball’s recent form has been disappointing. This story works best when consumed alongside the two other pieces of the John Calipari-student engagement breakdown–
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Ever since Kentucky men’s basketball captured its eighth national championship at the conclusion of the 2011-12 season, fans have been hungry for title number nine.
Although the team made consecutive appearances in the Final Four in 2014 and 2015 and reached the Elite Eight in 2017 and 2019, it hasn’t recorded an NCAA Tournament victory since.