LEXINGTON (04/09/24) — The John Calipari era of University of Kentucky Basketball ended Tuesday afternoon with the coach posting a video on social media, thanks fans for their support but adding the program needs “another voice”…
A message to #BBN: pic.twitter.com/TG344ipTfZ
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) April 9, 2024
Calipari didn’t elaborate on his next move, but is expected to be named the new coach at the University of Arkansas.
Almost the same time as Calipari posted his message, AD Mitch Barnhart also issued a statement…
We're appreciative of John Calipari leading our program for the last 15 years, adding to the legacy of championship success at Kentucky. We're grateful to John for his many contributions to the University, and our state, both on and off the court.
— Mitch Barnhart (@UKMitchBarnhart) April 9, 2024
We are working diligently to hire a proven, highly dedicated coach who embraces the importance of this program to our fans and the state of Kentucky.
— Mitch Barnhart (@UKMitchBarnhart) April 9, 2024
Calipari coached at Kentucky for 15 seasons, leading the Wildcats to the 2012 National Championships and three other Final Four appearances, but the program struggled in recent years, suffering the worst single season in the program in almost 100 years, 2 first-round tournament exits to double-digit seeds and a 2nd round defeat in between.
