Sports world reacts to Coach Cal’s move to Arkansas
Hall of fame coach John Calipari’s hiring at Arkansas took the sports world by storm the last few days, with the Hogs making it official Wednesday morning.
NBA stars, Razorback legends and sports personalities shared their thoughts on social media.
Thoughts on @UKCoachCalipari heading to @RazorbackMBB : BBN & all of Kentucky’s passionate fans will realize how really good JOHN CALIPARI was for KENTUCKY BASKETBALL . ( check out his entire resume )Also ARKANSAS made a SLAM DUNK CHOICE! @ESPNPR @PeteThamel @HoopsWeiss
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) April 8, 2024
Cal to Arkansas
— Marcus Spears (@mspears96) April 8, 2024
"I think this is a PERFECT, HOME RUN, GAME-WINNING HOME RUN, OUT OF THE PARK HIRE for Arkansas."@MOD4three on John Calipari to Arkansas pic.twitter.com/2E5jsNqsr5
— CBS Sports College Basketball (@CBSSportsCBB) April 8, 2024
Calipari calling the hogs would be hysterical
— Chris Vernon (@ChrisVernonShow) April 8, 2024
Will John Calipari deliver Arkansas a second national title?
Nolan Richardson, the Hall of Famer who won it all in '94: "If I were a betting guy, I would bet on him eventually winning a national championship. And it won't take a long time."
VIP note: https://t.co/dTYFptfDNE pic.twitter.com/gqUhgvB9oQ
— Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) April 10, 2024
Coach Cal on the hill love to see it
— Stanley Umude (@StanleyUmude_) April 8, 2024
Cal to Arkansas the most shocking and biggest signing I can think of in the past couple years. That’s big time right there
— Jimmy Whitt (@JimmyWhitt33) April 8, 2024
I know it’s all about Kentucky right now but Arkansas should be pumped. It’s a huge Win Win for both schools
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) April 8, 2024
John Calipari is headed to Arkansas after 15 years in Lexington.
Razorbacks legend @PatBradley22 says he likes the fit and Coach Cal has always had a lot of respect for the @RazorbackMBB program. pic.twitter.com/KWjqpsbnPP
— College Sports on SiriusXM (@SXMCollege) April 8, 2024
Wait. John Calipari and Arkansas. Fascinating. https://t.co/u3QrkXzsnu
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 8, 2024
Former NBA All-Star Demarcus Cousins (@boogiecousins) on his podcast after Arkansas’ hiring of John Calipari:
“Arkansas will now be the hot-spot. Arkansas will now have the number one recruiting classes coming in every single year. Arkansas will be full of celebrities.” pic.twitter.com/s1wS4XVzRH
— Will Whitson (@will_whitson2) April 10, 2024
— Jalen Brunson (@jalenbrunson1) April 8, 2024
Bobby Portis said after Bucks game last night that Coach Cal had already FaceTimed with Portis about the Razorbacks.
“To be an alumni from Arkansas, that’s my pride and joy,” Portis said. https://t.co/yg4Tz2nu6l
— Ben Steele (@BenSteeleMJS) April 10, 2024
don’t know why yall be doubting HY! Woo Pig! https://t.co/8yquG5RQTG
— Jaylin Williams (@Jay_MWilliams_) April 8, 2024
Calipari news will overshadow the title game. Fascinating move on so many levels.
— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) April 8, 2024
Wow!!! https://t.co/tSN5Unrsl1
— Jay Williams (@RealJayWilliams) April 8, 2024
I love this move for Cal, Arkansas, AND Kentucky. Now, who’s next?
— Tom Hart (@tom_hart) April 8, 2024
Just got up for an early flight home from Cleveland… anything going on out in Arkansas right now?
— Alyssa Lang (@AlyssaLang) April 8, 2024
.@RealJayWilliams reacts to reports that John Calipari is finalizing a deal to become the men's basketball coach at Arkansas. pic.twitter.com/kxsZnyU54r
— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) April 8, 2024
John Calipari is now the Head Coach of Arkansas #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/udhQSGGsaU
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 8, 2024