John Vincent Calipari (/ ˌ k æ l ɪ ˈ p ær i /; born February 10, 1959) is an American basketball coach who is the head coach at the University of Arkansas. He was the head coach at the University of Kentucky from 2009 until the end of the 2023–2024 season, which he led to one NCAA National Championship in 2012 .

Jan 7, 2023 · FINAL: Alabama 78, Kentucky 52. UK is in a really bad place in Year 14 under John Calipari. The Wildcats are now 0-4 in Q1 opportunities with those four losses coming by an average of 16.5...

Apr 9, 2024 · Just 84 days after Saban won his third national title at Alabama, Calipari won his first at Kentucky -- both at the Superdome in New Orleans. Now 87 days after Saban’s retirement, Calipari...

Jan 7, 2023 · John Calipari is facing growing backlash from the vaunted Big Blue Nation at Kentucky following a 26-point loss at Alabama on Saturday, as the Wildcats suffered their 5th loss of the season....

Apr 10, 2024 · How will the artifice of Calipari’s perpetual con shake up the SEC this time, and what does it mean for Auburn and Alabama hoops?

John Calipari on his team's 70-59 loss to Alabama, including the collapse in the final four minutes.

Feb 24, 2024 · John Calipari speaks with media following the Kentucky Wildcats win over the Alabama Crimson Tide, 117-95. ...more. Subscribe to Cats Coverage to stay in the loop during the season! Socials:...

Jan 7, 2023 · Everything Kentucky Wildcats Coach John Calipari said after UK lost to Alabama in SEC regular-season game at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa.

Apr 9, 2024 · University of Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari ended three days of speculation concerning his future in Lexington by officially announcing his resignation Tuesday afternoon.

Jan 17, 2025 · Kentucky was actually, seriously considering firing Calipari — and paying him an unthinkable $33 million buyout — just to avoid another ride on his Titanic. GO DEEPER