John Calipari says Kentucky's goal was to get 8 players drafted, not win NCAA title

Posted May 20, 2015
In front of a packed business conference in Lexington, John Calipari once again reiterated that he prioritizes getting his players drafted over winning NCAA championships. Calipari's "Players First" mentality is nothing new -- he's long been on record as emphasizing the importance of getting his players to the NBA, and reportedly talked several out of returning to school if he felt it would hurt their future. But rarely is he as explicit as he was Wednesday morning. (SB Nation)

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