Rick Pitino, John Calipari and Kentucky

Rick Pitino offers Kentucky fans advice on how to handle John Calipari’s return
Rick Pitino knows a thing or two about leaving Kentucky -- and returning. And now with John Calipari set to return to Rupp Arena with Arkansas on Saturday night (9 p.m., ESPN), the St. John’s coach has some advice on how Big Blue Nation should treat their former coach.
WATCH: Rick Pitino wants Kentucky fans to give John Calipari a warm welcome
One of the biggest questions in college basketball this season has been how Big Blue Nation will respond to John Calipari making his return to Rupp Arena. Some
Rick Pitino urges Kentucky fans to give John Calipari 'a huge standing ovation'
Rick Pitino said he hopes Kentucky fans will show grace and appreciation to John Calipari when the former Wildcats coach returns to Lexington.
Rick Pitino pleads for Kentucky fans to 'show class' when John Calipari returns to Rupp Arena
Rick Pitino has asked a favor of Big Blue Nation with John Calipari -- the former Kentucky coach now at Arkansas -- returning to Rupp Arena this weekend. His request: don't boo th
Before an awkward night in Rupp Arena, Mark Pope offers his thoughts on John Calipari
Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope talks about former UK coach John Calipari ahead of his return to Rupp Arena with the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday night.
John Calipari Addresses Returning to Rupp Arena for First Time Since Leaving Kentucky
The Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team will be in Lexington, Ky. for a matchup against the Kentucky Wildcats this weekend, marking the first time John Calipari will return to his former stomping grounds at the Rupp Arena since leaving the university this summer.
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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.
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.
John Calipari secures his Saturday fate after comparing Arkansas and Kentucky fans
Former Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari didn't do himself any favors with a recent comment about his return to Lexington.
Here’s what Kentucky basketball must do to spoil John Calipari’s return to Rupp Arena
And not every coach is John Calipari. Yet when Kentucky basketball plays host to the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday night for the long-awaited return of Coach Cal, Mark Pope’s Wildcats will have one job and one job only.
ESPN college basketball analyst gives harsh reality on John Calipari's Kentucky return, 'no one gives a blank'
In wake of John Calipari's return to Lexington fans were triggered the matchup didn't get picked up for College Gameday. ESPN analyst gave the harsh truth as to why it wasn't picked up.
Rick Pitino urges Kentucky fans to cheer for Calipari on his return
Current St. John's coach and former Kentucky coach Rick Pitino tells Wildcats fans to cheer John Calipari when he returns to Lexington.
Rick Pitino urges UK fans to show John Calipari ‘respect and admiration’ in return
John Calipari and his Arkansas Razorbacks visit Kentucky, where he spent 15 seasons and won a national title, on Saturday.
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Mark Pope loves John Calipari, but understands his job is to beat Arkansas: “There will be so much emotion in the gym.”
Where does Mark Pope stand on the boo vs. cheer debate currently tearing Big Blue Nation apart as Kentucky prepares for John ...
John Calipari dragged through mud by SEC coaches days ahead of Kentucky matchup
John Calipari's had a rough first season at Arkansas, and rival coaches know it. Just days ahead of a return to Kentucky, ...