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Memphis reverses plans, won't honor Calipari

Sep 10, 2015 at 7:10p ET

Sep 10, 2015 at 7:10p ET

John Calipari took Memphis to a Final Four, though it was vacated by the NCAA.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Memphis has canceled plans to honor former Tigers coach John Calipari for his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Hours after announcing a dinner Dec. 28 benefiting the Tigers and honoring Calipari, Memphis President M. David Rudd issued a statement on Twitter saying the university will not be recognizing the former coach.

Here is my response to our University and Community.