John Calipari said Kentucky made the 'perfect' choice when it hired Mark Pope to replace him. 'He has a heart for the place and he has an idea of what that is.'
John Calipari recognizes the potential of the Arkansas program and is ready to take on the country's best early and often. opening, said his former school made the"perfect" choice when it hired Pope, the captain of the Wildcats' 1995-96 squad that won a national title under Rick Pitino, as its new head coach. Calipari and Pope have had a relationship that has continued amid their recent changes.
When asked about his decision to leave Kentucky amid a turbulent finish that included two first-round exits in the past three NCAA tournaments, Calipari said those interested could read his past comments.
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