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John Calipari: Chris Mack can win national titles at Louisville

Courier Journal's Jeff Greer talks about Josh Nickelberry and why the first recruit landed by Chris Mack at University of Louisville is a big deal. Jeff Faughender, Louisville Courier Journal

UNION, Ky. — John Calipari ran into his newest rival at an airport this spring.

Chris Mack had recently accepted the head coaching job at Louisville when he and his wife, Christi, crossed paths with Calipari.

The Kentucky coach had a friendly message.

"I told him, you can win national titles there," Calipari said. "Louisville is one of those places.