From beginning to end, John Calipari’s return to Rupp Arena was a surreal experience

Posted Feb 3, 2025
John Calipari walked out of that tunnel, took a look at what was waiting for him on the court, and stepped onto the floor with a comedic expression on his face. He was smiling, one eyebrow raised so high he looked like a cartoon character getting ready to coach a game. Some of those who had been waiting all that time did what they had been waiting to do. (AOL.com)

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