John Calipari
@CoachCalArk
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Official Twitter account of Arkansas head men's basketball coach John Calipari.
Fayetteville, AR
Joined March 2009
My family’s American dream started in a Clarksburg, WV coal mine, so this picture hits home. From what I’ve been told, after his shift, he raced to be with his son & watch our team. Don’t know who this is, but I have tickets for him & his family at Rupp to be treated as VIPs!!
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I want to take a moment to remind everyone that this would have been Terrence Clarke’s big night as well. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about him, his mom, Osmine, and their family. I can only imagine how wide that smile of his would have been hearing his name called.
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I am absolutely gutted and sick tonight. I ask that everyone take a moment tonight to say a prayer for Terrence Clarke and his family. May he Rest In Peace.
We are devastated to learn of our own Terrence Clarke's tragic passing. Our hearts are heavy for Terrence, his family and all of us who loved him.
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Before I go to bed, let me just say this: I’m coaching at the Univ. of Kentucky. In my opinion, there is no better job in the world to coach basketball. My plan and my desire is to retire at Kentucky. I think the university feels the same as I do and we’ve talked openly about it.
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I hear @raf_tyler is a bucket.
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NO ONE has contacted the Knicks on my behalf. I am the coach at Kentucky and will be for a long time!.
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I STAND WITH, FOR AND BY MY PLAYERS. ALWAYS HAVE AND ALWAYS WILL!.
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Great talk with the guys tonight about registering to vote and how to get their absentee ballots. This is about more than basketball!
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The last thing Kobe sent to me. Coaching me to be more than a coach!
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I watched the @Bengals game last night & was heartbroken bc I knew how it would hurt Joseph Ossai. But my new favorite NFL player is BJ Hill, who stood next to Joseph & deflected unfair questions. What a teammate, role model & testament to the culture Coach Taylor has built!.
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Just played a round of golf with @BarackObama and got to spend 4 hours chatting in the cart. It was the greatest round of golf that you could ever play and all I can say is that he is a really serious golfer! He played well!
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Had a chance to meet @CaitlinClark22 at the @WoodenAward ceremony, and I am very impressed. Caitlin has transformed women’s college basketball, but it hasn't changed who she is and how she treats others. Special person!
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Thank you everyone for your incredible response to this. No one rallies like the #BBN!. We are looking forward to hosting @mcguire_mollie9, her husband Michael and their family at a game soon!!.
My family’s American dream started in a Clarksburg, WV coal mine, so this picture hits home. From what I’ve been told, after his shift, he raced to be with his son & watch our team. Don’t know who this is, but I have tickets for him & his family at Rupp to be treated as VIPs!!
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Heartbroken for @JohnWall. His beloved mother, Frances Pulley, passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer. The job she did raising John into the man he is today — incredible. Everything John is today — humble, a servant leader, a man of God — he got from her.
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Use it as fuel, @DevinBook. We all know you should be in that game and will be. Keep doing your thing.
Devin Booker has not been selected to the All-Star Game. The only other players in NBA history to average 27 PPG and 6 APG on 50% shooting in a season are LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Steph Curry and Oscar Robertson.
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Walking on the beach this morning, doing a little thinking when I saw footprints in the sand. Reminded me of the poem Footprints in the Sand.
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Anthony Davis just scored his 10,000th career point in the NBA. My brain:.Don’t say it .Don’t say it .Don’t say it .Don’t say it .Don’t say it .Don’t say it .Don’t say it. Me: “He took the fourth-most shots on our team!”. Congrats @AntDavis23!! Love you, kid!!.
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Thank you to Adam Silver, Mark Tatum and everyone in the @NBA office who gave Terrence’s family and all of us who loved him a special moment tonight. It shows the true heart of league and I thank you all.
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I still can’t get my mind around what has happened. Terrence’s dad, Adrian Briggs, sent me pictures of him at the @celtics game when he was young. TC looking at that rim .
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Philly, I told you that you were going to love @TyreseMaxey! And this is only the beginning for him!. Proud of you, kid!!.
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Couldn’t be more proud of the players and the staff and their will to win. As I walked off the court, @H23Ash said “We got this,” so I felt good walking off the court. Great win!!!
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Nothing a Louisville fan has EVER said to me has ever bothered me but this one got to me a little bit. McGruff and Palmer were so mad that they came to my office to ask me about it.
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I talked to Coach Saban last night. He may be the best or one of the best at what we do. Two examples come to mind: him hugging a struggling kicker during a close overtime loss to LSU in 2011, only to have them come back and beat the Tigers in the national championship. The
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On the wall in my home office. And I talked to Coach Richardson today!!
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I just landed in Los Angeles to be with Terrence Clarke's family. I had some time to think through what has happened while I was on the flight and I wanted to share a few things with you as we all try to process this unspeakable tragedy.
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I'm watching all our guys in the bubble and I'm thinking to myself, I probably should have tried to get them to stay in school longer . .
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Everyone was killing me last night saying I couldn’t last in Alaska. Said I wouldn’t last 10 minutes. I could live off the grid easily!!! Chopping wood. Fishing. Hunting squirrels and a moose now and then. Scaring bears. Pooping in the woods. Come on Alaska! Kilchers, Heimo, Sue.
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We are devastated this morning seeing the images of what has happened in Western Kentucky and across our state. We cannot imagine what you are going through. We stopped by the Grotto on the way to shootaround to pray for everyone affected by last night. You are in our hearts.
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Any team in the SEC that’s 9-9 should be in the NCAA Tournament. The top four teams in our league went 35-1 at home. Crazy!. We are the best league and our teams deserve that respect!!.
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Proud of our guys for celebrating Terrence tonight. This will be one of the hardest things, if not the hardest thing, they will ever go through. Please keep them in your prayers. Thank you to everyone who came out to support. I know Terrence was watching from a better place.
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I want to apologize to @KarlTowns that I didn't put his jersey in the background of the ESPN interview last night. You have to send me one first though! And I only accept SIGNED jerseys.
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When @MSU_Basketball basketball is placed into the NCAA Tournament today, my good friend Tom Izzo will have taken them to 25 straight NCAA Tournaments, which is a record. Think about that! . Congratulations, Tom!!
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You want to know what makes me really proud? Our players are now registered to vote!!.
Great talk with the guys tonight about registering to vote and how to get their absentee ballots. This is about more than basketball!
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Can you believe it?!?. @UKCoachLZ wins an SEC championship in one of the greatest comebacks I’ve ever seen…AND THEN SHE FINDS MY WATCH!!. You’re the best, Coach Elzy!!!.
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Sad day for all of us @steelers fans. Our beloved Franco Harris passed away. The Immaculate Reception was only a small part of what made him a legend. Prayers to his family and friends. RIP Franco!
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How about that @UKFootball win!! Love the fight that this team has!! Congrats to @UKCoachStoops, his staff and players. There are good things happening with that program!!.
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GREAT ending to a historic season for @UKFootball. Come-from-behind wins. Unbelievable defensive play making. Opportune offensive plays. Great coaching. And the best fan base in the country that deserved this. What a finish to the season! Congrats to @UKCoachStoops and his team!.
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Back-to-back 50-point games? The youngest ever to do it? So proud of you @DevinBook!. Devin is one is the best teammates I’ve coached. He sacrificed for our team, yet still stood out. Because the best always rises!!
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Congratulations to @UKFootball on a big-time road win last night! . And how about @UKCoachStoops becoming the all-time winningest UK coach on the road at Florida?? WOW!!.
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Losing stinks. As I told the guys afterwards, it’s supposed to sting when you lose. If it’s doesn’t you’re not a competitor. This one is going to hurt for all of us for a while but it doesn’t take away from what this team accomplished this season and how much these kids grew.
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Coach Joe B. Hall – my friend, my mentor, and an icon in our state and in our profession – passed away this morning. Joe B. Hall took over a program and carried on the winning tradition and legacy of excellence of Kentucky basketball.
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Virginia to Dallas. Change of scenery, change of shoes! Black or white?.@Drake, you're big, my friend! #CalipariPack
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PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford stopped in for a few days. So proud of PJs growth and play in the championship series. Gafford was a difference maker for the Mavericks!
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Great seeing Nick Smith Jr @lif3nick in our practice facility today. Any former Arkansas players, or players that played for me, are always welcome here. All hands on deck. Let’s go!!
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My message to @JohnWall when he was here a decade ago: Take your teammates with you. Lift them up and drag them with you wherever you go. Boy did he ever. So happy to see him back. We’ve never lost with him in the building. #LaFamilia
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I've said it before and I'll say it again: I like my team. I take that back, I LOVE my team. Some of the greatest kids.
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No words work on a day like today; only a prayer:. Lord, we all mourn the untimely death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter and the others who lost their lives today. May you grant eternal rest to them, O Lord; and let your light perpetually shine upon them. Amen. 🙏🏼.
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Justin Edwards signed with 76ers. I was disappointed he wasn’t drafted because his upside is ridiculous!!! Philly is a great landing spot for him. Coach Nurse really likes him. Tyrese and I talked. He’s going to take him under his wing. Don’t be surprised as he busts through.
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I have to share a conversation I had w/ @KarlTowns this morning that absolutely made my day. I left Karl a voicemail saying, “Heard you had 32 points last night”, knowing he had 32 IN THE THIRD QUARTER. Immediately, he calls back & as soon as I answer, he yells, “SIXTY!!!”.
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Got in to Tampa a day early, so I got to see my friend @DickieV and his wife Lorraine. After spending time with them, there are two irrefutable facts:. 1. It’s way better to be around Dick when he can’t talk. 2. Lorraine is a saint. It was great seeing you, my friend!
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The future of women’s college basketball is in good hands! Enjoyed meeting @Jujubballin and @HannahHidalgo.
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When young talent reaches supreme superstardom, many times they change. He hasn’t. I will ALWAYS be in your corner, my friend!!
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You people are all crazy. All I'm seeing is blue and white.
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I’m so saddened to hear that we have lost John Chaney, a coaching icon, a Hall of Famer, a molder of young men, the ultimate competitor and a dear friend. Being able to compete against the best at a young age gave me a great opportunity to grown and learn.
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Derrick Rose and I talked a few days ago about his decision to retire from the NBA and start the next phase of his life with his family. His decision was well thought out, and his concern for his family was evident. His appreciation of his long career and what it meant to him was.
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Today, Ellen and I celebrate our 37th anniversary. I have been blessed to have her beside me through our journey. As a wife, confidant and mother, she has worked overtime to keep us all moving forward. She has treated all of our players over the years as her sons and was
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To all you people asking me when I’m going to take our Christmas lights down, I’m thinking about leaving them up to honor my father. He used to leave our lights up all year long and just unplug them. It’s a Pittsburgh thing. LOL!.
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I have never been more proud of a team. They are now empowered. They've proven that they dont need me and I love it.
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Great job by our fans stepping up when we needed them! It made a big difference in the game today and I might call on the BBN a few more times in the future!
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Congratulations to @JohnnyJuzang for his performance last night and for this season. I’m so happy for him and the UCLA team/staff. Go win it all, Johnny!. Always #LaFamilia and got a lot of people back here rooting for you!.
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Big Z!! I’m so excited to see how good he can become when he finally gets a full summer and preseason to practice with our team.
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Let me assure you all, that the fans nor the Crafts were part of our decision. ANOTHER VOICE WAS NEEDED! . I like and respect Coach Pope. He and his staff will have success. My memories are of 15 great years. Thanks to all!!! Coach Cal.
Was in Lex letting friends know of our appreciation. Talked with Joe and Kelly Craft about our friendship and relationship. They were a part of our journey. We are still friends.
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Even though Anthony and Tyreke are in NOLA, I have no interest in the Pelicans or any other job. I have a great job and I'm happy at UK.
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This is what makes you proud as a coach. I didn’t want to ask any of our former guys for help since six months ago they gave to the tornado victims in west Kentucky, but without my asking, @AntDavis23 got in touch with me tonight.
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Congratulations to @KarlTowns and @DevinBook for earning supermax extensions…bringing our player NBA contracts to $3.5 BILLION! With more to come!. And since I got to UK, no one has more NCAA tourney wins, Final Fours, Elite 8s, Sweet 16s…. Why would you even go anywhere else??
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I just want to thank our fans who showed up in New York and gave us the biggest crowd there! Looks like we need to come back to Madison Square Garden next year! Great atmosphere for our guys to experience!.
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My hope is my players don’t just listen to his songs, but they adopt his drive for excellence, his mentality and his overall goodness.
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You only know if you’re going to win or lose when you win or lose, so why create any anxiety and look ahead? If you start thinking, 'What if this happens, what if that happens,' catch yourself and stop. Stay in the moment. Enjoy today.
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#BBN, have you enjoyed breakfast the last couple days? We like to be transparent at Kentucky, but let me say this: No one truly knows what we are doing until it’s done. Finished yet?.
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I had a great meeting with @H23Ash. He had a wonderful season but he’s not satisfied. He said his desire was to come back and continue to grow and do some special things at Kentucky. That’s all I needed to hear. He’s ready for the challenge, and I’m all in with him.
The full story on @H23Ash returning to Kentucky for his sophomore season. RT this is if you're as hyped as we are to welcome #⃣2⃣ back. ➡️
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Who is that guarding Steph??
Heat rookie Bam Adebayo put the clamps on Curry 🔒
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Ellen and I are absolutely devastated and shocked. @KarlTowns and his dad called us earlier and we could tell something had happened. It’s one of the hardest phone calls I’ve ever had to take. We were getting updates that she was getting better and now this.
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Ashton did not make the trip with us to Florida. He and I met a couple days ago and he asked to step away for a couple days for personal reasons. I support his decision. We are going to need him at 100% for the postseason.
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41st?!?! They ranked me as the 41st in the field? They couldn't have seen me play. I was small, but I was slow! LOL!
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