John Calipari, the head coach of the Kentucky Men's Basketball team, is set to leave for Arkansas. The odds for the next Kentucky coach include Scott Drew, Nate Oats, and Richard Pitino. Calipari's departure has sparked speculation about potential replacements, with Scott Drew being a prominent candidate. Arkansas is expected to announce Calipari's signing soon, with a contract nearing completion.
Welcome to Arkansas, Coach Cal. We're excited for a new era of Razorback basketball. #WPS https://t.co/2VyQXFYYmu
Welcome to Arkansas Coach Cal!!! Woo Pig! https://t.co/WiaIlsjrwJ
John Calipari signed a five-year, $38.5 million contract with Arkansas that becomes a seven-year pact worth $60 million with incentives, sources tell @ShamsCharania and @KyleTucker_ATH. But money is far from the only reason that made Cal leave Kentucky. https://t.co/XuK1ukTwhB https://t.co/twXNrSNnfb
I’m told Arkansas’ Hall of Fame Coach John Calipari will land at approximately 1:30 at Drake Field to begin his first official day on the job. #WPS https://t.co/KUnHawnH3z
John Calipari signed a five-year, $38.5 million contract with Arkansas that becomes a seven-year pact worth $60 with incentives, sources tell @ShamsCharania and @KyleTucker_ATH. But money is far from the only reason that made Cal leave Kentucky. https://t.co/XuK1ukU479 https://t.co/bKlqka0KZg
John Calipari's coaching peers agree — he is one of the great program builders in college basketball. But the situation in Kentucky had turned sour. And Calipari had to leave. @ShamsCharania and @KyleTucker_ATH have more intel. https://t.co/WCKyq8yrIA https://t.co/uMm4jQADj1
Eric Musselman had to pay Arkansas $1 million to leave for USC. John Calipari gets that $1 million as a bonus for taking over. 💰 https://t.co/1E2v4RfroO
◽️ A deteriorated relationship with Mitch Barnhart ◽️ Clashes over funding for Big Blue Madness ◽️ An old friend's offer he couldn't refuse Once Arkansas engaged John Calipari, there was no looking back. @ShamsCharania and @KyleTucker_ATH have more ⤵️ https://t.co/XuK1ukTwhB https://t.co/rOgPfPXZK3
Inside John Calipari’s blockbuster decision to leave Kentucky for Arkansas: A billionaire Chicken friend, private meeting, the reasons why time was now to bolt UK, and a new contract worth up to seven years and almost $60M. At @TheAthletic: https://t.co/bzU0mQzNmo
With @ShamsCharania: How Arkansas hooked John Calipari and why the Hall of Fame coach was ready to move on from Kentucky. Calipari told The Athletic he’s ready to create a “love affair” with the Hogs. And when he knew the love was gone in Lexington. https://t.co/AC4ut2uw5l
Arkansas lands John Calipari from Kentucky as massive contract details emerge https://t.co/UhLrg6TRxc https://t.co/pIFhgxyNZi
NEW: Kentucky is moving quickly to make Baylor's Scott Drew its next basketball coach. A plane owned by Joe Craft flew to the Waco area this morning and is on its way back to Lexington after UK began talks with Drew yesterday. Story: https://t.co/GLYPvKVeSP
John Calipari is taking a nearly 18% pay cut at Arkansas, but don't worry. The former Kentucky coach is still raking in a lot of money. DETAILS: https://t.co/1aE49scTqh https://t.co/jZ94ESA6Yp
Kentucky plans to officially meet with Baylor's Scott Drew regarding its head coaching vacancy, sources tell @JonRothstein. https://t.co/DbuJzfHCx0
Kentucky plans to officially meet with Baylor's Scott Drew regarding its head coaching vacancy in the near future, sources tell @JonRothstein. https://t.co/6hgm5zhK4J
"John Calipari was going to get fired anyway." @keyshawn on the new Arkansas coach saying Kentucky "needs another voice" https://t.co/0kM1YS7l1P
John Calipari's Arkansas contract isn't quite as fat as his UK deal, but he's still CBB's 2nd highest paid coach. Where would he rank on the gridiron? https://t.co/6TmiBAVTin
Arkansas officially hires John Calipari as its men's basketball head coach. “By all accounts, John Calipari is one of the premier coaches in college basketball,” athletic director Hunter Yurachek said. “A national championship coach, a four-time national coach of the year and…
Sources: Kentucky plans to officially meet with Baylor's Scott Drew regarding its head coaching vacancy in the near future.
It’s official. ✍️ John Calipari is the new head coach of @RazorbackMBB 🐗 https://t.co/oTMrrtblmO
Calipari says Kentucky needed a new voice. We react now on @undisputed
JOHN CALIPARI CONTRACT DETAILS Salary: $7 million Signing bonus: $1 million Yearly retention bonus: $500K NCAA Tournament Bonus - Appearance: $50K OR - Round 2: $100,000 OR - Sweet 16: $250K OR - Final Four: $350K OR - National title: $500K ROLLOVERS/RAISES - NCAA Tournament…
Here's the details of John Calipari's new Arkansas deal. Some relatively easy bonuses to hit that will keep him near the top of the highest paid college coaches. https://t.co/mIGa0zTlWw
Now on @njdotcom John Calipari officially becomes Arkansas coach on 5-year deal beginning at $7 million https://t.co/5sJnlfLnYY
According to Calipari's contract, there is a $6 million buyout if he elects to leave for another school or terminate his contract early. If Arkansas terminates the contract early, the Hogs would owe Calipari 75% of his remaining salary and other compensation.
No surprise, but John Calipari officially becomes the highest-paid coach in the history of Arkansas athletics, surpassing Sam Pittman. https://t.co/6pMdS6twmq
John Calipari contract: How his new deal at Arkansas compares to his final Kentucky basketball agreement https://t.co/MulToxjjEJ via @courierjournal
Details on John Calipari’s contract: https://t.co/wujHOu71qO
John Calipari has signed a five-year contract with a salary beginning at $7 million/season. The contract has a maximum of two automatic rollover years for NCAA Tournament appearances that would extend the contract to 2031. He gets a $1 million signing bonus. He also has retention…
John Calipari's contract is a 5-year deal that starts at $7 million, and includes a $1 million signing bonus. Also includes a maximum of two automatic rollover years for NCAA tourney appearances that would extend the deal through 2031. News conference is today at 6 pm at Bud…
John Calipari officially named Arkansas basketball coach following 15 years at Kentucky https://t.co/K1pEYOKQdq via @courierjournal
Monday column on John Calipari fleeing his rebuild at Kentucky for Arkansas: https://t.co/q0LEtS2YyM
John Calipari to Arkansas is official this morning. From a few days ago as the move appeared imminent: John Calipari will give Arkansas-Texas rivalry an even bigger spotlight https://t.co/57bdj2NnSu
John Calipari will have a base salary of $7 million per season, according to Arkansas athletics. The contract runs through 2029. The deal includes a $1 million signing bonus.
Arkansas officially announces John Calipari https://t.co/WQ0Yqnc5gN
Arkansas' board of trustees meeting hasn't started yet, but here's the announcement. John Calipari is officially Arkansas' coach. https://t.co/e34OLUuzSX
BREAKING: Arkansas has officially announced the hiring of John Calipari🐗 https://t.co/zKxdVJFbMe https://t.co/Kz7puDTZRh
Cal. Those. Hogs. 🐗 Hall of Famer John Calipari is officially the head of the Arkansas Razorbacks. https://t.co/UPp8ljTZB7
Excited to welcome John Calipari as our new Men's Basketball Head Coach. #OneRazorback https://t.co/7zASdt5PY8
Let’s say you don’t get Danny Hurley. Kentucky fans, who do you want out of these choices?
John Calipari says GOODBYE to Kentucky (but not hello to Arkansas yet) | The transfer portal bubbles with Bear Alexander and Damien Martinez | @JakeMRowe from @DawgsHQ previews the Georgia spring game https://t.co/QLeLEO1Jdb
John Calipari says it's time for the Kentucky Wildcats to hit the reset button without him. See more 👇 https://t.co/qViO9keDkS
At Kentucky, John Calipari was one of the most prominent voices lamenting the fast-changing state of college basketball. At Arkansas, he'll reportedly have an NIL budget of more than $5 million per year—ranking among the best in the sport.
Within hours of the bombshell news that John Calipari is leaving the Kentucky men’s basketball program for Arkansas, the rumor mill had already churned out a would-be top contender for the vacant position: Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan. https://t.co/w6u1yVAWnl
Kentucky's reported men's basketball coaching candidate list unsurprisingly features big names like Dan Hurley https://t.co/w0i76HTZhp https://t.co/pDGT4N8lMd
Scott Drew to Kentucky? What’s everyone’s thoughts on this? https://t.co/cRIc94jEpn
Kentucky’s list is 1. Danny Hurley 2. Scott Drew 3. Billy Donovan I would be very surprised if it got past #2
Kentucky’s list was 1. Danny Hurley 2. Scott Drew 3. Billy Donovan I would be very surprised if it got past #2
Scott Drew talking with Kentucky just hours after John Calipari’s resignation, according to @AdamZagoria. While other names (Dan Hurley) are being mentioned, Baylor head coach could be just what the Cats’ need. The ripple-effect continues. Read: https://t.co/6OFdF7Vete https://t.co/P8F0vJsGcH
On the awkward goodbye from John Calipari. https://t.co/gja786byBJ
KAT shares kind words about Coach Calipari after it was announced he is leaving Kentucky. 💙 https://t.co/NwAJ3Z2tRA
Karl-Anthony Towns, Kentucky stars react to John Calipari heading to Arkansas https://t.co/gePI3FBK26
REPORT: Kentucky is targeting Baylor's Scott Drew to become its next head coach, per @AdamZagoria👀 https://t.co/VLzIt0R4Ot https://t.co/vmJ6KfdV6C
Through John Calipari’s 15 seasons at Kentucky, he gave the #BBN dozens of memories that will be remembered forever. @KySportsRadio recalls the best memories of the Calipari era in six minutes. Reflecting on a heck of a ride. 🥹 https://t.co/fv3ssSAZ0p
Now on @njdotcom Kentucky is targeting Baylor’s Scott Drew as its next coach: sources https://t.co/0g7JybVh7U
John Calipari to Arkansas? Not common. Coaches at blueblood basketball programs simply don't leave for other college jobs. I researched it: Here's the history of these rarely seen moves at Kentucky, Duke, Indiana, Kansas, UNC and UCLA. https://t.co/LT1fRuB0hA via @courierjournal
Arkansas has scheduled a board of trustees meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday. It is expected John Calipari’s contract will be approved at that time. https://t.co/PVIe6KtgjM
After multiple outlets reported Sunday night that Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari was in talks with Arkansas about their coaching vacancy, Calipari announced he was stepping away from the Wildcats’ program on Tuesday. https://t.co/b1g9fkTdWp
The John Calipari news reminds me of the phone convo I had w/ Cal in October — when he reflected on his time coaching Memphis. "I wouldn't trade my nine years there for anything." Worth a re-read when discussing the journey that now leads Cal to Arkansas:https://t.co/cwDp1E1S0O
Legendary College Basketball Coach John Calipari Breaks Silence on Kentucky Departure: https://t.co/Iq8TEEhsSU
Calipari on exit: Kentucky needs 'another voice' - via @ESPN App https://t.co/dDGVEmT8uB
With John Calipari on the way out, a top candidate for the Kentucky job makes a statement https://t.co/gHjlD1iKZV
Quick TV discussion on the departure of John Calipari. If I asked 100 people to name me one name of a living person they associate with the state of Kentucky, I bet more than half would say "John Calipari." That's one way to look at the magnitude of his departure -- and the job… https://t.co/V3lAqUXHHL
John Calipari has officially stepped down as Kentucky's head men's basketball coach. Our 4 p.m. show started with some of his comments and more from athletics director Mitch Barnhart. @Tyler_Greever, @ericcrawford and @rickbozich discussed the news. Read: https://t.co/iY2ePrPvN4 https://t.co/zmTBmecC9r
Hall of Fame coach John Calipari announces he is stepping down at Kentucky: "We've come to realize that this program probably needs to hear another voice.” Calipari has been in negotiations with Arkansas, according to multiple reports. https://t.co/6cfok2TCVJ
“This Program Needs To Hear Another Voice” – John Calipari Officially Announces That He’s Stepping Down At Kentucky Amid Arkansas Rumors https://t.co/n7qXMvwbCu https://t.co/n7qXMvwbCu
Kentucky basketball's John Calipari era is officially over. For the first time in 15 years, the Kentucky Wildcats are looking for a new head coach. https://t.co/paWl6ggBck
John Calipari confirms Kentucky exit in new video as Arkansas looms: ‘Time for another voice’ https://t.co/XU3julI0Dz https://t.co/6FjLVu2Nc6
Could Scott Drew be Kentucky's next coach? Why he'd make sense as John Calipari successor https://t.co/DvDDlHiuiS via @courierjournal
John Calipari announced that he’s leaving Kentucky in a long video filmed from his couch https://t.co/8dl2aqdyje
Special KSR on end of Calipari era and what’s next https://t.co/KHOqB9Y3f2 https://t.co/IecI0hQ6Qb
Special KSR Edition from 3-5 pm. Calls on the end of Calipari era and what’s next https://t.co/KHOqB9Y3f2 https://t.co/UmZGVYFtTj
I’m told Arkansas will not officially announce Calipari until tomorrow morning and we will have an introductory press conference at 6pm at Bud Walton Arena.
Coach Cal says goodbye to Kentucky. 🥲 (🎥: @UKCoachCalipari) https://t.co/Q6DmnnATdn
OFFICIAL | Calipari, Barnhart confirm that the Hall of Fame coach has left the Kentucky program https://t.co/nonGqVq6uu
“This is a dream job. It was my dream job….The last few weeks, we’ve come to realize this program probably needs to hear another voice.” - John Calipari👀 https://t.co/DUiyBKZ3eA
Coach Cal bids farewell to Kentucky. (via @UKCoachCalipari) https://t.co/pdDyJ3CszN
"In the last few weeks, we've come to realize that this program probably needs to hear another voice... After 15 years, you know I'm always going to be a fan." John Calipari released a message to Kentucky fans after reportedly taking the Arkansas job 🙌 (via @UKCocachCalipari) https://t.co/75HwMQTHVw
Coach Cal has apparently fired himself. "We've come to realize that this program probably needs to hear from another voice." https://t.co/EyT6av6Bku
Calipari puts out a video saying bye to Kentucky
John Calipari announces his decision to leave Kentucky with a video shot on the original Motorola Razr. https://t.co/31pv8qjjrM
John Calipari's good-bye video. #BBN #ukbasketball https://t.co/AP0fjPCTJ4
Latest on Calipari: He still, as of this moment, has not had any contact with UK AD Mitch Barnhart, sources say. Seems he's waiting on approval on his Arkansas contract (any hour now) before finalizing the divorce with Kentucky. The expectation is that will happen later today.
Folks at Kentucky now expect an announcement this afternoon from Arkansas that Calipari will be the new coach. They are however waiting for Calipari to inform the University before Barnhart makes a statement
Kentucky would be dumb not to at least offer the job to Scott Drew.
Once you become Kentucky's coach, you just don't willingly leave. But John Calipari reportedly is about to do just that. Here are other instances of coaches leaving UK (and other blueblood basketball programs) for new jobs. https://t.co/LT1fRuB0hA via @courierjournal
.@SethOnHoops weighs in on who could be the next HC in Kentucky 👀 https://t.co/uh1fHyDsOj
Kentucky has ‘home-run hire’ lurking after Dan Hurley, Nate Oats pass on replacing John Calipari https://t.co/l0hzFuTStM https://t.co/kHfn7RlkK2
To me, the most plausible hire would be Baylor’s Scott Drew. Drew checks just about every box for Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart. The only question is whether Drew and his family would be ready to leave a place he’s been and built for 20-plus years. https://t.co/y0QtkQJ7xZ
As I wrote late Sunday night, John Calipari will have “at least” $5 million annually in NIL funds at Arkansas. The source also estimated the budget will be in the $6 million ballpark. https://t.co/EglXXSxa84 https://t.co/BeLj4ZlfAI
Kentucky will contact Dan Hurley, Billy Donovan, and Scott Drew for its head coach vacancy, per @KySportsRadio👀 https://t.co/oMITdKgQg3 https://t.co/RkHx2khMlp
Kentucky will contact Danny Hurley, Billy Donovan and Scott Drew. My guess is they will make all three of them say no Maybe they all do but they will try with all before moving to another group That group is much more wide open and could include a ton of people
Four Big Names Who Could Replace John Calipari at Kentucky https://t.co/krZksFDtSL https://t.co/KUQWxVsaHf
5 candidates for Kentucky's reported coaching vacancy with Jay Wright and Nate Oats not interested https://t.co/WngjrxxlXq https://t.co/fQ2N2FQ38d
What’s next for Kentucky? Would Billy Donovan have interest? What are Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart’s ties to Scott Drew? Would Dan Hurley be tempted by the SEC? https://t.co/u5TUY7s5q6
ICYMI - My column on John Calipari's expected exit to Arkansas. https://t.co/ZCwzwjDj5m
Sources tell ESPN that the deal between John Calipari and Arkansas is in the final stages before completion. The formal announcement is expected on Tuesday, as we reported earlier tonight on @CollegeGameDay. https://t.co/UoTKRcAscB
Forget Arkansas … Let’s talk about John Calipari walking his dog in a stroller. https://t.co/dj55D2k9p5
COLUMN: When John Calipari was consistently operating at the tip-top of the sport, it was impossible to imagine him ever voluntarily leaving Kentucky for another SEC job. But here we are. And it actually makes sense for all involved. https://t.co/WUJkEyZVrB
Arkansas’ announcement will be made when John Calipari signs, so expect the announcement Tuesday. https://t.co/tXxGGRYAQc
MIKE DECOURCY: John Calipari replacements: Ranking Kentucky's best coaching candidates, from Mark Pope to Rick Pitino | Sporting News https://t.co/Rb2CVVGjaV
Calipari being announced to Arkansas tomorrow according to @PeteThamel
The latest on John Calipari finalizing a five-year deal to become the next men's basketball coach at Arkansas, per ESPN reporting… not even his dog had anything to say: https://t.co/qtmPXvaNva
John Calipari will reportedly sign his contract with Arkansas on Tuesday. A look at what went wrong, with Kentucky getting a fresh start and Calipari getting a lifeline out of Lexington. Who takes the Wildcats throne? Read: https://t.co/xX58bYTfDx https://t.co/GJMHDqOquG
Source: Discussions between Arkansas and John Calipari are nearing completion and a contract should be finalized and signed Tuesday, a source familiar with the discussions tells @247Sports. https://t.co/x28T5q80AM
We break down Calipari to Arkansas NOW!! https://t.co/EqTAxRm4bk
Why did John Calipari leave for Arkansas? How will he fare in Fayetteville? And who might be next at Kentucky? @PeteThamel and I hopped on an 🚨emergency🚨@CollegeGameDay podcast to discuss it all: https://t.co/UrXmCCqGtg
John Calipari ducks Kentucky question while walking his dog https://t.co/9bVoUpRVaR https://t.co/f28Ma9GmJM
Who are the betting favorites to replace John Calipari at Kentucky? https://t.co/tGkNb3auds
Take 5: Top Kentucky candidates to replace John Calipari https://t.co/9RL3d2sk5o https://t.co/9XE6WPWayO
How John Calipari’s shocking deal with Arkansas came together https://t.co/wnpsvUP6Zc https://t.co/c2ko8LrUVH
First comments from John Calipari on his upcoming move. https://t.co/T5nvQp7Mtl
How did John Calipari to Arkansas happen? Will he be a Final Four coach there? Who will replace him at Kentucky? @jeffborzello and I do an emergency Big Blue/Woo Pig @CollegeGameDay pod. https://t.co/sglzdTeHzj https://t.co/qghDzpelp0
Coach Cal declined to comment on his reported move to Arkansas while he was out walking his dog 🦮 (via @HowardWKYT) https://t.co/3oSi9Tp9Ey
Who'll replace Coach Cal in Lexington? @PeteThamel breaks down the early names in the search, including an NBA coach with Big Blue ties... https://t.co/ZJoRJJniZ4
John Calipari casually walking his dog with a stroller amid the biggest coaching coup in recent history is peak college basketball carnage. https://t.co/XVR3ufmeVy
The candidates to replace John Calipari at Kentucky with Rick Pitino, Dan Hurley not expected https://t.co/goVHDEgVmd https://t.co/pS9dvGcQWy
Odds to be the next Kentucky Men's Basketball Coach per @BetOnline_ag : Scott Drew 1/1 Nate Oats 3/1 Richard Pitino 7/1 Billy Donovan 9/1 Mark Pope 10/1 Kelvin Sampson 12/1 Jamie Dixon 16/1 Sean Miller 16/1 Chris Beard 18/1 Rick Pitino 20/1 Scott Padgett 20/1 Shaka Smart 20/1…