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Remembering 15 years of Kentucky men’s basketball: The Calipari Era

The Kentucky Kernel | April 9, 2024

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Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari reacts to a call during the No. 2 Kentucky vs. No. 1 North Carolina mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Elite 8 on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. North Carolina won 75-73. Photo by Addison Coffey | Kentucky Kernel

After 15 seasons, hall of famer John Calipari is stepping down as head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball.

His statement was released on social media on Tuesday, April 9, after ESPN’s Pete Thamel announced on Sunday that the Arkansas men’s basketball program was finalizing a contract with Calipari.

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