John Calipari, Arkansas and Mark Pope

Mark Pope made a strong positive comment on former Kentucky coach John Calipari
Kentucky and Arkansas both have new head basketball coaches, and these coaches are set to face off in Rupp Arena on Saturday evening. Coach Mark Pope and John
WATCH: Mark Pope previews Arkansas, John Calipari’s return to Rupp Arena
All eyes will be on Lexington this Saturday night when John Calipari makes his long-awaited return to Rupp Arena. To preview what’s in store for No. 12 Kentucky’s matchup with the struggling Arkansas Razorbacks,
Arkansas vs. Kentucky: How are both sides of John Calipari’s shocking move faring in Year 1?
Contrast that success with Calipari’s first Arkansas team, which needed six tries to notch its first SEC win of the year, and Kentucky fans figure to have plenty of ammunition Saturday. The Razorbacks are just 12-8 overall, and their 1-6 start to SEC play has them looking like a long shot for an NCAA Tournament berth.
Here’s what Kentucky basketball must do to spoil John Calipari’s return to Rupp Arena
Ignore the hype. Ignore the noise. Ignore the circus that is sure to surround the return of John Vincent Calipari, who in a 15-year run as the UK coach took the Wildcats to four Final Fours and a national championship before his Big Blue express ran out of steam.
Arkansas basketball vs Kentucky: Scouting report, prediction as Calipari returns to Rupp
Here's a scouting report and prediction for Arkansas basketball's road game against Kentucky, marking John Calipari's return to Rupp Arena.
Kentucky vs. Arkansas basketball tickets: Cheapest prices, seats for John Calipari's return to Rupp Arena
Kentucky hosts Arkansas basketball for John Calipari's first game against the Wildcats. Here's everything to know about the matchup, including best ticket prices and start time for the SEC game at Rupp Arena.
John Calipari reveals expectation for return game vs. Kentucky
John Calipari and the Arkansas basketball team have a big one this weekend as they be hitting the road to take on #12 Kentucky. Calipari was obviously the head coach of the Wildcats last year and had been the head coach since 2009.
Kentucky needs to be ready for Arkansas's best shot on Saturday
Kentucky is the better basketball team, but Arkansas's motivation will be at an all-time high in this basketball game. Thiero ...
How much is Mark Pope making this season? What about Calipari? Contract details for both.
The coaching contract details for Mark Pope at Kentucky and John Calipari at Arkansas ahead of Saturday’s SEC basketball ...
Mark Pope’s Kentucky honeymoon phase refuses to fade: ‘This means something’
The Wildcats are beating expectations and playing pretty ball in Year 1, but their new coach's link with the fan base is ...
Kentucky, Arkansas Switch Roles After 33 Years
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — It must be confusing to be an Arkansas fan during Kentucky week this year.
How have Arkansas and UK recruited the 2025 high school class? Comparing Calipari and Pope.
While Arkansas and Kentucky currently find themselves at opposites ends of the SEC men’s basketball hierarchy, both the ...
Kentucky basketball HC Mark Pope's gesture to fan after Tennessee game
Pope took over after John Calipari left for Arkansas in a stunning turn of events. However, Pope wasted no time winning over ...
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No. 12 UK gets ready to welcome back John Calipari when hosting Arkansas Saturday
There'll be mixed emotions Saturday at Rupp Arena when former Kentucky head coach John Calipari returns after leaving the Wildcats for Arkansas last year.
Kentucky basketball: Mark Pope's Cats shred Tennessee's vaunted defense in victory
Just how impressive was Kentucky basketball's 3-point shooting in Tuesday's win over Tennessee? The Courier Journal puts it into perspective.
5 keys that defined Calipari's Kentucky basketball legacy
As he returns to Lexington for the first time since leaving for Arkansas, wee take a look back at John Calipari's 15-year ...