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John Calipari defends Keion Brooks’ comments about Rupp Arena name change

The University of Kentucky has seen several of its most prominent student-athletes speak out during a historic few days in American sports and Keion Brooks Jr. was one of the people who unfairly received the most criticism.

On Friday, after Brooks Jr. recently told the media during a virtual press conference that he would be in favor of changing the name of Rupp Arena, his head coach, John Calipari, came to his player’s defense, saying that his opinion should be shown the respect he has earned and deserves.

#BBN, I know some of you are upset with @KeionB_12’s comments regarding @Rupp_Arena.