John Calipari (Arkansas) claims War of the Coaches over Rick Pitino (St. John’s) in NCAA Tournament upset
Calipari one-upped his frenemy. Arkansas had an up-and-down season on its way to a 10 seed for the tourney, while Pitino's' ...
Sweet 16: Calipari guides Arkansas past Pitino, St. John's 75-66 for 16th trip to regional semifinal
John Calipari is heading to the Sweet 16 for the 16th time, and this one could be the sweetest of all. Calipari’s Arkansas ...
John Calipari, Bill Self and Rick Pitino walk into an arena in Providence ...
So in a sport in which the coaches long have been the most familiar stars, look who’s roaming the halls of Amica Mutual ...
St. John's gets Providence transfer Bryce Hopkins, sources say
Former Providence forward Bryce Hopkins, one of the top-10 transfers in the portal, committed to St. John's on Monday, ...
Why John Calipari was surprised NCAA sent Arkansas to Providence
PROVIDENCE — John Calipari has been in the NCAA Tournament enough times to know the selection committee often has either a ...
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What Rick Pitino and John Calipari said about each other before their March Madness showdown
PROVIDENCE — It’s the matchup that most craved. John Calipari vs. Rick Pitino for a spot in the Sweet 16. The two Hall of ...
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March Madness showdown between John Calipari and Rick Pitino was battle everyone wanted
PROVIDENCE — John Calipari said Arkansas is the underdog. And he’s right. Rick Pitino wasn’t sure what his St. John’s team ...
Rick Pitino and John Calipari aren't friends, but mutual March Madness respect is obvious
Don't expect drama in John Calipari vs. Rick Pitino showdown in men's NCAA Tournament. Their dynamic in March Madness is ...
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'Someone Must Have Been Sick' for Committee to Place Hogs in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — There aren't many coaches throughout college basketball as polarizing as Arkansas Razorbacks coach John Calipari. He can take over press conference with an endless amount of ...
John Calipari’s daughter could hardly watch Arkansas’ thrilling March Madness 2025 win over Kansas
John Calipari’s daughter was going through it while sitting in the stands during Arkansas’ hard-fought victory in the opening ...
St. John’s men’s basketball lands Providence star transfer Bryce Hopkins
Providence star transfer Bryce Hopkins is committing to play at St. John’s in the 2025-26 season, spurning a chance to ...
Rick Pitino and John Calipari share a mutual respect. Just don’t call them friends
Though they downplayed the animosity, the coaches also noted that they are not friends. Earlier in the week, Calipari waxed ...