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John Calipari returns to Pittsburgh to support old high school coach

Where in the world was John Calipari on Thursday evening?

The Kentucky head coach wasn’t at home in Lexington or out on the recruiting trail. He was actually in attendance at the WPIAL Class 1A boys basketball championship in Pittsburgh.

Why? To see Cornell coach Bill Sacco, Calipari’s old basketball coach at Moon High School.

In an article written by Mike White of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Calipari’s short trip was highlighted, including a few quotes from the Kentucky head coach himself about his appreciation for Sacco and why he felt the need to go out of his way to see him on Thursday evening.