John Calipari steps down from Kentucky Men's Basketball

[@rblfrmthewstdwn]

Thanks coach good luck going forward.

[@tidefanman1]

Yeah, thanks coach for all those titles (1), and how much did he make??? Yeah, overrated

[@davidmcconnell8005]

Classy move, Coach Cal. This was needed. All the best.

[@Darkbluedevil]

Why would any player want to play for disloyal,sick fan base like you. Character and integrity are valuable in life. Show some!

[@avzeolla3960]

Classy way to part ways. A difficult situation but that’s life and elite basketball. Respect.

[@katedryer4488]

Welcome to the Ozark Mountains, Coach!

[@watchinglclowns9890]

Yes,And Good Riddance...

[@PlanetaryHealer-in2sf]

Coach you will be missed. Sorry to see you go.

[@ConnieFigueroa-v1g]

Coach Cal you and your wife are amazing couple, I've met your wife few times at Kroger at Euclid ave,and my husband talked to you a few times, you will be missed, sorry 😔 to see you go and your family 😢,,good luck coach cal 💯☝️

[@ccpbux]

Lookin forward to seeing Coach Cal in Cardinal Red! WPS!! Go Hogs!!

[@wtk6069]

Thanks to Cal for responding to what BBN wanted. It really is time for a new voice. That's no knock on him, though, and if he comes back in February in red, then we should treat him warmly.

[@peeloffrecords8496]

He’s setting himself up for good recruiting going forward! First thing you thank is the kids and the families.

[@rupertpupkin2660]

I dont think he is going to have the recruiting power he had while he was at Kentucky. Think about it... a big part of what hes sold to these kids in the past was KENTUCKY. That almost sells itself. Now I'm sure Calipari will still be successful recruitment wise wherever he goes however it ain't going to be what it was like while at Kentucky. If he does take the Arkansas job I believe he will be more focused on winning then going with the one & done formula.

[@peeloffrecords8496]

@@rupertpupkin2660 these kids only care about money now

[@hillardwoodcock8040]

Thank you coach cal for all the wonderful memories and a job very very well done. May God bless you in you future we’re ever it may lead . Again thanks 🙏

[@jamescrowe272]

Thanks coach and best of luck

[@bcoleman2006]

Coach Cal, will miss you. Thank you for all you've done. I just wish you'd stay. Bestest coach, ever.

[@UMAmherst1]

UMass fan here who still loves Cal for all he did with very limited resources and inheriting a program with no winning tradition to speak of in Amherst. Looking from afar, it sure appeared that Cal lost some of the passion and game management magic he was known for during the first 10-years at Kentucky. The time was right for Cal and UK to part ways. Best of luck to Big Blue Nation in finding the right guy to lead your legendary program to future greatness.

[@michaeljmobley]

No need for hate or pettiness. It was time to move on and Cal understood it as well. It's ok to look back on his job with fondness and still say goodbye on good terms.

[@Darkbluedevil]

B.S. this is a monumental mistake, that won't be rewarded, recruits are leaving as I write. Nobody wants to play for a disloyal,sick fanbase.

[@lawson862011]

@@Darkbluedevil Truth!

[@32NinerBravo]

We appreciate everything he has done but believe it is the best for both parties. Good luck coach and thank you for your time and accomplishments here at UK.

[@kennyreynolds2227]

Good luck in your future and i for one will be standing and clapping as you walk into Rupp when Uk and Arkansas play

[@charlesmartin4811]

Good luck cal thanks for your time here in kentucky

[@joer1678]

Best of luck moving forward and thank you for the early successes…

[@CJ-xl5rh]

Will miss you coach, life long Ky fan but Hogs gained a new fan here.

[@SundaySchool-with-Jud]

Thanks Cal

[@jasonkeaton5140]

Thank you Coach Cal for all the grea5 times! Good luck in the future and much success!

[@peacethroughstrength172]

Nothing lasts forever, neither the good and even the bad times as well! He knew it was time to go and I wish Kentucky the best in their search for a new coach and that they get back to the top very soon. Semper.Fidelis

[@randymoore2085]

One of the best Coaches in the game today. Wish him well on his future endeavors…

[@Daleanderson-g6v]

Great way to say goodbye. You are a great recruiter and coach but sometimes after 15 years. Either we expected to much or however anyone looks at it was time thank you coach for 15 years of great memories

[@thedavid3737]

He made the right choice. Went out on his own instead of being forced out. Much respect Coach! Thanks for some exciting times in the Blue Grass State! Hate to see him go but he ran his course. Can’t wait to see where Kentucky basketball goes from here 🏀 We bleed blue regardless!

[@thedavid3737]

@@necrosaro710yes sir. Coach Cal did this himself which is why I said “ he went out on his own “ meaning he left on his terms. Smart man that made a smart choice.

[@johnbarrystaton77]

Hmmm looks like he took a 1.5 mill pay cut to coach at Arkansas, new math? Less means more? The only person who got more money in this deal was Mitch Barnhart

[@jeffsandefur6886]

Better day in Kentucky

[@Birdfan465]

Got total respect for a classy coach. Rock Chalk

[@MrBrady505]

BBN, I hope that we can show him our appreciation for his service to our community. After 15 years, here , trying his way to make the Roman Empire of basketball succeed, it’s just a matter of style and play and tradition that we want. Rupp Arena, I hope you all show why we are everyone’s mounting buy applauding and standing up for someone who has been a major part of our basketball legacy. Good luck sir, We will sing one song for my old Kentucky hoooooommme..for my old Kentucky home..goood niiiigghht.

[@zackschooley5858]

Welcome to Fayetteville Coach

[@ronnewlin-ml6lu]

Thank you Coach! I did not want nor voiced an opinion for you to leave. You'll always be in my heart and you'll always be apart of BBN! But, I will always root against you if you coach against UK. Also, I know you will always pull for UK as long as UK isn't playing against....whomever you are coaching. It's the nature of the beast. Love Ya Brother! I hold nothing against you for your decision. Why? Because your absolute decision wasn't yours. It was from 2nd class UK fans that think they could preform better than you have. Peace bro. With that being said? I hope UK beats your new team by 30 everytime..... LOL!

[@redghost3170]

I live in Kentucky, and love the Wildcats, but his one-and-done system just wasn’t working. Good luck coach.

[@Patriot-1973]

I may watch UK again. Stand for the anthem like men and be proud of ur jersey

[@jimmyjames6882]

it was time

[@Sweetvirginia0826]

Go Big Blue! We are back again.

[@starwalkerfox]

Hey great job. And good luck

[@taytaylor3458]

So who’s leaving? Player wise?

[@mgers75]

Cal said everything I needed to hear. I hate that it ended like this. He looks completely sad and defeated. We know he didn't come here to win one title and have to run out the back door to escape the mob but sometimes you just have to take the L and move on. I hope he can look back on his tenure at Kentucky as a success overall. He probably wishes he could have about 5 specific games and a couple roster/staff decisions back that backfired and his legacy would look entirely different but it is what it is.

[@Isaiah_long23]

We love you cal

[@BigSwolio]

No doubt a classy gesture. And I believe it was (mostly) straight from the heart. In time, I think Cal will have his share of supporters just for the success he had at UK.Time will be kind to his legend. That said, if anyone thinks Rupp is going to welcome him with a raucous cheer is mistaken. He will be lustily booed

[@timstephenson4291]

God bless ya Coach John Calipari. You will always be respected and admired by us Kentucky basketball fans. I wish you didn't have to go on these terms. 100th like. 08/09/2024, 3:57pm

[@David69278]

See you Cal best wishes at Arkansas

[@edtv6453]

Cal doesn't make in-game adjustments, he won't press, his teams have lacked defense, 7-footers don't play with their backs to the basket, and the list goes on and on. He should be honest with his players and tell them that they are not ready for the NBA and develop them instead of pushing them out the door. The UConn team that just won the championship used to be us, instead we are what we have become. It's a shame that Cal can't see the difference. UK teams shouldn't be losing 10 games every season. We had a great team this year that didn't want to play defense because there wasn't any discipline. I have heard that his assistants were lazy and players were losing NIL money because of it. Cal wanted to keep doing the same thing expecting different results.

[@majwho]

We'll see what the next guy does in years 10-15

[@scottlay5496]

Because he sucks as a coach. Great recruiter, bad coach. Was up by 9 with 90 seconds to go here with memphis to go undefeated, win title, he lost. Now kentucky will get what he did to memphis when he takes all your recruits with him, and will be worse, because your team is all now free agents. You will be rebuilding from scratch. Should have had a buyout for him to leave.

[@davemenard5089]

@@scottlay5496 hahaha this ain’t Memphis. No worries. Sorry for your loss

[@MatthewJones-lz7vs]

Hate you leaving. 1st class Cal. Wishing you the best.

[@jhart0512]

it was time 3 or 4 years ago. it was a fun ride, many ups and downs, but it's time to move on. i hope the 1-and-done mentality leaves with Cal - best of luck to him and UK.

[@Bastaginou]

One and done only leaves if the coach is unable to recruit the top prospects in the country. The best players will always leave early for the NBA if given the opportunity. You want one and done gone? Simple, recruit second tier talent. Be careful what you wish for, you might get it.

[@jhart0512]

@@Bastaginou top tier talent who can't win an SEC championship, or even get out of the 1st round of the tournament? Easy choice.

[@davidrussell9078]

All the best to you and your family.

[@bassFischer600]

Just remember the team at UA “is a young team” and “they are not robots”. “You will figure it out”. It is extremely important you remember this discourse. You have a brand new audience to tell it to.

[@veritas2145]

Young team??? There is no team at Arkansas. I think they only have one player remaining.

[@bassFischer600]

@@veritas2145 This was Cal’s go to statements following losses to teams he should not have lost to. I suspect Hog fans will hear the same speeches.

[@bassFischer600]

@@PawPawGreg it is not a pep talk….it is called sarcasm, Einstein. Trust me, bbn understands and you will too after a couple seasons.

[@craftsmans2279]

Best of luck

[@jaredkestner5130]

Well I loved you cal! I didn’t need another voice brother! Sorry it had to end like this.

[@welcometomychannelswelcome7261]

Arkansas better give John Caligari the same contact. Imagine what fans are talking about him when he walks around the campus toxic environment. His wife, kids, and friends. I guess he is a good person. He can retire. He has 40 more years of his life.

[@DeanScott-s4h]

Your a awesome human being a will always be a wildcat from ky😢

[@Eric_Estes]

Welcome to Arkansas let’s goooo

[@RedMissileGaming]

Let's take the championship back to Arkansas next season, coach! WPS

[@golfboy4886]

I bled blue until Cal allowed the team to kneel for the Anthem. I have not watched a game since. BBN is not about that kind of disrespect. Now, maybe I’ll watch them again, provided our new coach hasn’t been bitten by the woke bug.

[@gkniffen]

So goofy 🙄🤷‍♂️

[@golfboy4886]

@@gkniffen To each his own, my man. At least I “stand” for my principles, unlike a lot of people.

[@kurtbailey8960]

And they peaceful kneeled in protest. Bet you look at the J6 as a peaceful protest and hostages 🤔

[@dennismorris106]

To be fair the flag itself represents the freedom which allowed them to kneel not saying I agreed but everyone is all about freedom until they see or hear something they don't like then they wanna switch up and try to control someone's actions

[@anonymousbiscuit5799]

@@golfboy4886 🤣🤣 and what has that got this nation because people stand for a racist song. More debt and people not able to afford anything.

[@wtk6069]

Sounds like Mitch is currently talking with someone specific.

[@tidefanman1]

Dude's won 1..... ONE SINGLE TITLE, in his entire HC career!!! The most overrated College Basketball Coach, EVER!! The NBA thanks ya I'm sure

[@BillyBuckets951]

I loved Cal from the beginning but we can see he’s not getting this school back to championship level which Kentucky has almost always been. Cal was right to step away because he knows this place expects more. He’s a great NBA recruit but he’s not a championship coach anymore. I live in Lexington and I’ve seen Cal multiple times out walking his dogs, I’ve repaired plumbing in his home. He’s an amazing guy. But we need some new ideas to get this team back to legendary status as we once was.

[@albertsebastian4489]

Everyone saw the writing on the wall..

[@danielcundiff290]

If not for Gohlke, Kentucky probably makes a deep run but nobody was beating UConn this year. But even a Final Four probably prevents this.

[@gkniffen]

Best of luck going forward, Cal. It was a good run together. Onward and upward. Go Cats!

[@steviebrule]

He's been on autopilot for a decade

[@adamNDkipker]

So has you're breathe

[@steviebrule]

@@adamNDkipker what? I don't speak illiterate

[@StariYTube1]

He has a greedy selfish empty narcissistic attitude

[@kurtbailey8960]

I agree with you 100% and pretty much being saying the samething...

[@dennynutt]

Since 2019

[@coleymoke6709]

According to John Clay of the Lexington Herald Leader, he (Clay) called a contact in Memphis when it was announced that Calipari was leaving Memphis for Kentucky, and the man said, "You can have him." What does that tell you?

[@KingEugene-901]

No disrespect but I cried when Cal left Memphis.. hate him or love him 💯 he's the best recruiter in college basketball.

[@ladybassplayer23]

Good luck.

[@cheerwhiner7829]

I do think it was time, but I’m not sure who they’re going to hire to replace him. He has to have that savvy like Cal did. I also hope he chases Championships, not NBA draft picks… tired of the one-and-dones. Good luck to Coach Cal moving on. No hard feelings at all. 👍

[@scottspradley1349]

Welcome to Arkansas

[@juliescheving7951]

To go “away” to another SEC school doesn’t show respect for Kentucky. However, I’ve supported you and I wish you well. BBN is bigger than any one man. .

[@davidjessee7701]

If it hadn’t been for Goulki from Oakland going off with a one in the life scoring game we wouldn’t be watching this video and the cats would have probably won that tournament!!!

[@Paducahrus]

That's the shirt he was wearing yesterday when he was walking Palmer.

[@kennethjoyce1699]

Hey man I wouldn't worry to much about that. You are going to love it here cuz razorback are to busyg with those hog calls to be expecting a lot out of you cuz we love you here

[@reginaldedison6518]

It’ll be a while before we get another roster like Cal built

[@angryhawg5496]

👏👏👏

[@missiadams3305]

There is no other voice that can speak for this program with the grace that you have ! Please don't go

[@slyfox1970]

See ya

[@markdurham252]

Thanks for saving us the buyout money. It was the least you could do.

[@gphillimo]

He didn't step down. He left for another job. He quit

[@charlesclayton7815]

bbn gonna be sick when Cal wins a title at Arkansas in his first three seasons. Yall just wait...one of the best coaches in the country with a fresh start! Magic is coming in the Palace! Woo Pig Sooie!!!

[@robtaylor3824]

Coach cal i hope you dont get in with TYSON do yer job and coach the game ill miss you my family's will miss you best Coach ever just like rick and rupp good by and God bless you and family ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ChimeExpress]

This is all Mitch Barnhart’s fault if he was the one behind the Lifetime contract. It ruined the basketball program. I’m now kinda sad to see JC go. I wish him and his family well.

[@ShawnCooper-e9o]

Self proclaimed gold standard

[@distortionfreak]

Go Cats. Go Big Blue.

[@chuckcaudill502]

This like when a girlfriend knows that your ready to breakup with her, & she cuts you off as soon as you start to breakup with her & she shouting out I want breakup, just so she can say she broke up with you instead of you breaking up with her, lol But I love the memories Cal. Gave use, I'm thankful for him putting this program back to where it belonged but the truth is since he got the lifetime contract he has dramatically underachieved. I would had liked to of had the old Cal. Back but year after years he just got more, & more complicated with just having NBA PLAYERS INSTEAD OF CHASING BANNER'S, & THATS THE SAD FACTS

[@shawnlong4039]

Since 2019, Kentucky fans have been speaking and talking about your time at Kentucky...The vast majority of us have wanted your time to end much sooner than this and have wanted a real coach and not a salesman that talks a big game but never delivers. Finally, we can return to being the greatest team in college basketball with a fanbase that expects to win and doesn't just hope to win! Bye Cal...You will NOT be missed!

[@stever1791]

Keep Winning Coach, If I call you on the phone , can I visit a Practice in October - maybe get a pizza afterwards and talk Hoops ? A Philly U. Guy

[@rogerberry4088]

He checked out after Anthony Davis and Karl Anthony Towns.

[@dariushodges5893]

Just don't be scared and play Memphis Memphis and Arkansas is a rivalry we owe you one

[@brob8204]

He may have only brought you one national title, but Kentucky (along with Kansas, UNC, Duke, Villanova, etc) was the premier college basketball team in the nation for several years over his stint. The NBA is frickin littered with Kentucky players.

[@BEWRLD]

💔💙

[@eazyree33]

Love you cal smh 😢

[@VMHP23]

Was this a hostage video?

[@kevint9702]

I truly don't want you to go. But, best of luck. Until you come to Rupp in different colors.

[@joshingyou40]

RIP recruiting class lol

[@JillSzepanski]

You didn't recruit ky kids coach. NBA filled with UK players that didn't win jack. Meanwhile Blue bleeding sharp shooters can't get a sniff at a scholarship. Name on front not back.Kentucky. Greatest program with the greatest resources and players from everywhere but Kentucky.See ya

[@d.blaze901]

Well at least he had enough in him to speak to the fans or whatever.. but we in Memphis didn't get it !... So I guess he ain't such ah creap after all I guess!.but Memphis don't mess around wit his getdown!!

[@robertmartin5308]

Come on coach, you were on the bubble of termination so,leaving now is the “RIGHT” time.

[@majwho]

I still believe he couldve turned it around but fans spoke out and he heard u. Hope yall are happy, he's gone......good luck 2 the next guy Go Big Blue. Scott Drew or bust

[@robertbyington7715]

This guy has destroyed every program he has every coached going back to U Mass and Memphis where he played ineligible players Camby and Rose even when he knew they were ineligible

[@BlackDotPatrick]

It would have been nice if he had admitted and apologized for his failure.

[@BlackDotPatrick]

@@Robert-o3d9r I'm referring to the past 5 years. And it's always his fault. He's the coach getting paid millions. He took the team bowling instead of working on defense.

[@northeastkentuckyoutdoors6455]

Don’t know what you got till it’s gone

[@sadeaton]

Barnhart's statement came off as dud just like his personality, he must be happy Cal is moving on.

[@richardwillis5314]

Greatest recruiter in college basketball Mediocre coach

[@bk-cw1cj]

well..Arky...plan on your players only being there 1-2 yrs..i'm for jay wright..now he shouldn't be booed by any stretch on the other sideline

[@cathywork2156]

It is time for cal to move on thank you 🙏