LEXINGTON, KY - John Calipari says he is "humbled and excited" to lead such a "storied program" during his first press conference as Kentucky's basketball coach.
Calipari was introduced Wednesday after the Kentucky athletics board approved an eight-year, $31.65 million contract that will make Calipari the highest paid coach in the nation. Athletic director Mitch Barnhart said Wednesday that the university paid a premium price, but that Calipari "can flat out coach."
"I'm a regular guy, folks," Calipari said. "I do not walk on water; I do not have a magic wand."
The 50-year-old Calipari agreed to terms on Tuesday night to take over college basketball's winningest program. Calipari is 445-140 in 17 seasons, leading both Memphis and Massachusetts to the Final Four.
LEXINGTON - The Calipari era will officially start Wednesday at the University of Kentucky.
The school reached an eight-year deal worth $35 million with Calipari to be the Wildcat's new men's basketball coach. The contract makes him the highest paid college coach in the country.
A press conference has been scheduled for 8:30 a.m. CDT Wednesday to officially introduce Calipari, and you can see it right here on news25.us.
Our Sports team is in Lexington and will have complete coverage tonight on NEWS 25.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
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