When the NCAA considers significant changes to the college basketball ecosystem, chances are John Calipari has an opinion. And when Calipari talks, the college hoops world listens.
So it was notable when, on an SEC teleconference Monday, Calipari took a question about the FBI’s investigation of hoops corruption and turned it into a long-winded take on a proposed NCAA rule change that would allow football and basketball players to transfer and be eligible immediately.
The Hall of Fame coach, after breaking down the pros and cons of the rule, came to the conclusion: “It’s crazy.