Rupp Arena, John Calipari and Kentucky

Calipari’s return to Rupp bringing high ticket prices
Kentucky and Arkansas will face off at Rupp Arena on Saturday night. To say it’s one of the most sought-after tickets in recent memory would be an understatement.
Who is out for Kentucky basketball for John Calipari’s Rupp Arena return with Arkansas?
One of the most anticipated men’s college basketball games of the 2024-25 season will take place in downtown Lexington on Saturday night when former UK head coach John Calipari makes his highly anticipated return to Rupp Arena. Calipari will be leading his new program, Arkansas (12-8 overall, 1-6 SEC) against No. 12 Kentucky (15-5, 4-3).
Rick Pitino reflects on emotional Rupp Arena return ahead of John Calipari facing Kentucky
Rick Pitino returned to Rupp Arena to face UK in 2001. John Calipari will face Kentucky basketball in Lexington next. How will his experience compare?
Kentucky Boss Talks About Coach Cal's Return to Rupp Arena
Pope was asked about the clash between the 'Cats and Hogs on his weekly radio show Wednesday night and didn't hesitate to praise the former Kentucky coach, a Hall of Famer who led
John Calipari's legacy in Lexington: Former UK basketball coach set for Rupp Arena return
John Calipari's legacy in Lexington extends beyond what his Kentucky Wildcats did on the court. Kentucky residents share meaningful moments for them.
5 memorable Kentucky basketball wins at Rupp Arena during John Calipari era in Lexington
John Calipari won more than 400 games during his 15 seasons leading Kentucky basketball. Many of those wins came in Lexington. These five stand out.
Former Kentucky Wildcat Adou Thiero shares his thoughts on his return to Rupp Arena
Arkansas hasn't gotten off to a hot start in SEC play with a 1-6 record, but Thiero has had an incredible season. The former Wildcat is averaging 16.1 points per game to lead the
How readers think ex-Kentucky coach John Calipari should be honored in return to Rupp
How should ex-Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari be honored Saturday in his return to Rupp Arena? Vote before our poll closes Friday at noon.
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.
John Calipari on his return to Rupp Arena: 'My guess is I'm gonna get booed'
While the Kentucky Wildcats are getting ready to take on Tennessee, their next opponent, the Arkansas Razorbacks, don't have a midweek game. This means on John
John Calipari describes what it will feel like to return to Rupp Arena
The coaching change that sent shockwaves across the college basketball world was when John Calipari took the job as the head ...
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Rick Pitino calls on Kentucky fans to show John Calipari ‘respect and admiration’ in Rupp return
Rick Pitino asked Kentucky fans to show love to former head coach John Calipari when he leads Arkansas into Rupp Arena on ...
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 ...
What’s being built at 17-acre Rupp parking lot in downtown Lexington? Here’s the plan
Construction is to begin this summer on a $450 million mixed-used development on the High Street parking lot across from Rupp ...