John Calipari is a distinguished American basketball coach currently leading the University of Arkansas men’s basketball team. He began his tenure with the Razorbacks in April 2024, signing a five-year contract valued at $7 million per season.
Before joining Arkansas, Calipari had a notable tenure at the University of Kentucky from 2009 to 2024, where he guided the Wildcats to a national championship in 2012. Throughout his career, he has achieved multiple Final Four appearances and has been instrumental in developing numerous players who advanced to the NBA.
In the 2025 NCAA Tournament, Calipari’s Arkansas team secured a 79-72 victory over Kansas in the first round. This win marked his 58th NCAA Tournament victory, making him the active coach with the most wins, surpassing Kansas’ Bill Self. The Razorbacks’ next game is against the No. 2 seed St. John’s, setting the stage for a high-stakes matchup between two Hall of Fame coaches, Calipari and Rick Pitino.
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