John Calipari Talks Predecessor History Coaches And Plans For Arkansas Razorback.
One half of a seismic shift in college basketball is official: John Calipari confirmed Tuesday that he’s leaving Kentucky after 15 years.
“This is a dream job. It was my dream job. Anybody in our profession looks at the University of Kentucky in basketball and says, ‘That is the bluest of blue.’
The last few weeks, we’ve come to realize that this program probably needs to hear another voice,” Calipari said in a video message posted to his social media accounts.
“And the fans need to hear another voice. We’ve loved it here, but we think it’s time for us to step away — and step away completely from the program.
Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart simultaneously released a statement thanking Calipari for his service and adding: “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.”
The other half of that seismic shift is officially signed, sealed and delivered, as Calipari has officially become the next coach at Arkansas, the university announced Wednesday.
There have been opportunities that have been presented to us, so we’re discussing them as a family,” Calipari said in his video. “I love coaching. I love coaching young people. This year’s team? I loved every day walking in.
They’ve invigorated me. I love the chase for championships. I love bringing the kids together. It’s what I do. It’s who I am.”
Today John Calipari is the head coach Arkansas program he took time to thank all in Arkansas and the work his predecessor has done,Eric Musselman saying he is a great coach.
Calipari took time to unveil good plans for the Arkansas to make more gains and wins this year.