Calipari has no doubt received a lot of criticism through the years. People criticizing his “one and done” technique but glorifying it whenever other coaches do it. But after a hoard of former players, talent all at various levels, joined him on stage at the Hall of Fame induction there is no denying the impact that Cal has had on the game of basketball. Gary Washburn with the Boston Globe sums it up.
“Especially in recent years, Calipari has had as much to do with shaping NBA players as any college coach.