Kentucky Basketball Coach John Calipari

Coach John Calipari joins the Wildcats with 17 seasons as a collegiate head coach and a record of 446-139. His teams have made eleven NCAA tournament appearances, seven Sweet Sixteen’s, five Elite Eights, two Final Fours, and one championship game.

“He understands the value of constructing a base including former players, alumni and friends of the program. He has proven track record there. He understands the demands of the job. – UK Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart

“When I go recruit a young man, I want to know what kind of heart this young man has. If he's disrespectful to his mom or anything like that, I walk out. We're not recruiting that young man,” – Coach John Calipari