Seth Davis: Texas should call John Calipari regarding coaching vacancy

Jack Pilgrim

Photo by Dr. Michael Huang | Kentucky Sports RadioTexas is on the hunt for a new head coach after canning Chris Beard following his domestic violence arrest, a move that comes just one season after his hiring in 2021. Initially suspended on December 12, the school officially cut ties with the 49-year-old on Thursday.

Who could the Longhorns look to as a replacement? Seth Davis of The Athletic has just the guy — and it’s a familiar face.

You guessed, it, Kentucky head coach John Calipari is option No. 1 for Texas in Davis’ eyes, the first call the school should make. Why? Well, the national basketball analyst believes he’s as available as he’ll ever be considering the Wildcats’…