The coaching search at Texas is still in its early stages. The Longhorns fired head coach Chris Beard Jan. 5 following a domestic violence arrest in December. In the immediate aftermath, John Calipari was a popular name on hot boards. Now there’s some smoke behind the early speculation.
247 Sports National Recruiting Insider Travis Branham reports Texas has made contact with John Calipari through back channels. Additionally, Branham believes Calipari will jump at the opportunity to leave Lexington if Texas makes a competitive offer.
John Calipari is currently facing an unprecedented amount of criticism at the University of Kentucky.