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Former assistant coaches, agents, and NBA front-office personnel have spoken to The Athletic about why the University of Kentucky men's basketball program has declined since 2015. The program's downfall is attributed to the departure of key individuals in head coach John Calipari's circle, such as DeWayne Peevy, Kenny Payne, and John Robic. Calipari's behavior also changed after the team's loss in the 2015 Final Four, leading to conflicts with the athletic director, football coach, and a prominent radio personality in the state.
John Calipari "used to be a really good teacher," but Kentucky's 2015 Final Four loss to Wisconsin changed everything. Calipari turned cantankerous — picking fights with the Wildcats' AD, football coach, and the biggest radio personality in the state: https://t.co/iR7WiswsKJ https://t.co/G8EHVM9Q3N
.@KyleTucker_ATH kills it here: John Calipari lost his way. Can he and Kentucky find it again? https://t.co/8kbvH7L940
John Calipari lost his way. Can he and Kentucky find it again? Really insightful reporting from @KyleTucker_ATH: https://t.co/9HlZo4l8nu
DeWayne Peevy, Kenny Payne and John Robic were the most important people in John Calipari's circle. They and many others who filled key roles for Cal are gone. "He’s a genius. But like any kind of creative person, you have to know how to channel it." https://t.co/HSD4FDNAuQ
Honest, hard look at the state of @KentuckyMBB from @KyleTucker_ATH https://t.co/1lN36podVD
In 2015, John Calipari and Kentucky fell short of a title-game collision with Duke. The Wildcats haven't been the same since. The Athletic spoke to former assistant coaches, as well as agents and NBA front-office personnel about why the program has fallen. ✍️ @KyleTucker_ATH