This is a question with no obvious answer, but we make our best attempt at answering it anyway. The result is Jerod’s list of the top 8 active college basketball coaches – and, in his mind, one clear winner.
Deuce Bello: Awesome Name, Even Better Dunk (Video)
February 1, 2010 By 1 Comment
Deuce Bello has an awesome name. A couple weeks back he had a ridiculous between-the-legs dunk during a game. Watch the video and you’ll see what I’m talking about.
Monday Link Dump: Terrorists on the Detroit D-Line, a Potential Chris Johnson-Usain Bolt Race, More
January 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
“John Calipari Rule” Now In Effect for Letters of Intent
October 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment
From our friends at The World According to MoonDog: In what could be called the John Calipari Rule, the Collegiate Commissioners Association issued a memo last week that immediately prohibits National Letters of Intent from being modified. The CCAs action comes about as more highly rated prep basketball recruits had increasingly asked for amendments to [...]
Sports World Roundup: Video of the Carlos Zambrano Ejection and Problems in Memphis
May 28, 2009 By 1 Comment
John Calipari Accepts Kentucky Head Coaching Gig
March 31, 2009 By 2 Comments
After taking a night to sleep on Kentucky’s gargantuan offer, John Calipari has accepted the head coaching position at Kentucky. As reported yesterday, Calipari will receive an eight-year, $35 million deal.
And I promise not to rain on the parade (at least for today) with goofy pics and the John Chaney video. Seriously. But just for today.
John Calipari-Kentucky Update: Contract Negotiations Ongoing, Deal Appears Imminent
March 30, 2009 By 8 Comments
Is John Calipari ready for the primetime spotlight of Lexington, Kentucky and a real conference season? John Calipari and Kentucky are in contract negotiations, and according to ESPN.com a deal could be reached any time. Find out the terms of the contract and the timetable for a decision, plus the recruits that Calipari could bring with him to Lexington.
Report: John Calipari to Kentucky Rumors Gaining Steam by the Hour
March 29, 2009 By 7 Comments
ESPN is reporting that there is mutual interest between Kentucky and current Memphis head coach John Calipari for the vacant head coaching position at Kentucky. How real is the possibility of Calipari-to-Kentucky and would Calipari be a good fit in Lexington?
Update: Andy Katz is now reporting that Calipari met with Kentucky officials on Sunday and is discussing his future with Memphis today. There are also recent reports that Calipari will be offered $7 mil per year by Kentucky and that at least one of his players thinks he will go to Lexington.
Sweet 16: Memphis-Missouri Preview, Analysis, and Prediction
March 24, 2009 By 1 Comment
Bob Knight Thinks John Calipari Has an Integrity Problem
So what were Bob Knight’s comments about John Calipari? Basically Knight said exactly what I’ve been saying about John Calipari for years now: that he has a serious integrity problem.