In a surprising turn of events, John Calipari shocked the college basketball world by leaving Kentucky to take on the head coaching position at Arkansas this offseason. His successor at Kentucky, Mark Pope, shared his reaction to Calipari’s departure in an interview with Vice Sports for the new show Calipari: Razor’s Edge. Pope recalled a fanboy moment with Calipari and Tubby Smith just before the news broke. Pope praised Calipari for his contributions to Kentucky and the sport of college basketball during his 15 years at the school. The full documentary, consisting of six episodes, will air on VICE TV on Mondays from Feb. 10th to March 17th. Pope expressed gratitude to Calipari for his mentorship and ambassadorship in college basketball, noting that Calipari will be remembered as a legend at Kentucky. The sudden departure of Calipari for Arkansas took Pope by surprise, but he acknowledges the impact Calipari had on the game. Viewers can tune in to learn more about Calipari’s legacy and his decision to leave Kentucky for a new challenge at Arkansas.
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Mark Pope Discusses John Calipari’s Move to Arkansas in a New Vice Documentary: ‘I Was Shocked’
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