Mark Pope respects what John Calipari did at Kentucky but knows he has to be his own coach with the Cats | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 4 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky will host Arkansas and new coach John Calipari next season and it should be one of the nation’s most highly anticipated games after the messy breakup between UK and Calipari. "We're in the same league and we get to go... Read More.

Calipari Impressed Jayden Quaintance and His Father | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, December 10 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Five-star center Jayden Quaintance is a top 10 player nationally but that has not been a surprise for his father, Haminn Quaintance. “I always knew my son would be a very good basketball player,” said Haminn, a former college and professional... Read More.

Calipari Believes Tre Mitchell One of Best Transfers in College Basketball | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 5 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT John Calipari has a question that he wishes someone could answer for him. “Why isn’t the country talking about Tre (Mitchell) as one of the top transfers (in the country). Is that stunning (that they are not)?” asked Calipari. “Who settles... Read More.

Reed Sheppard Continues To Impress Calipari, Coaches and Many Others | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, November 7 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky Mr. Basketball Reed Sheppard has probably been the biggest surprise of Kentucky’s freshman class. Even though he had a brilliant prep career at North Laurel and ranks among the state’s top 10 all-time leaders in points, steals and assists,... Read More.

Still time to sign youth up for upcoming Calipari Camp at RCHS

Wednesday, May 31 by Derek Aaron

Time is running out for local youth to sign up for the Russell County stop on University of Kentucky head basketball coach John Calipari’s satellite camp tour. The camp will take place this coming Saturday, […]

RCHS to host John Calipari Satellite Camp in June | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 28 by Derek Aaron

Russell County High School will, for the first time, be a stop on University of Kentucky head basketball coach John Calipari's satellite camp tour this summer. The camp will take place on Saturday, June 3rd from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the high... Read More.

Maybe Oscar Tshiebwe Helped Both Calipari and Jacob Toppin | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 2 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Not every player would have the confidence and/or courage to let a coach know that he might need to ease off the criticism of his players. Kentucky senior Oscar Tshiebwe is not just any player. He’s not only UK’s leading scorer... Read More.

Calipari Says Oscar Tshiebwe is an “Authentic” Person | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 3 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Before Oscar Tshiebwe officially announced he was staying at Kentucky for another season he had some telling him he should go ahead and start his professional career after sweeping national player of the year honors.“There were people in his ear trying... Read More.

Calipari Still Says Wheeler is Difference Maker for Cats Next Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 25 by WJRS Staff

by LARRY VAUGHT He was a Bob Cousy Award finalist for the nation’s best point guard, second team all-SEC selection by the league’s coaches and media, and third overall in the nation — first in the SEC — with 6.9 assists per game.“Cal is... Read More.

Can Calipari Win Back (Or Hold On To) the UK Fan Base? | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, March 20 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT John Calipari has faced a lot of challenges at Kentucky but after going 9-16 during the 2020-21 season and then losing to 15th-seeded Saint Peter’s last week to end this season he has a major challenge awaiting him. Can he win... Read More.

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Mark Pope respects what John Calipari did at Kentucky but knows he has to be his own coach with the Cats | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Calipari Impressed Jayden Quaintance and His Father | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Calipari Believes Tre Mitchell One of Best Transfers in College Basketball | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Reed Sheppard Continues To Impress Calipari, Coaches and Many Others | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Still time to sign youth up for upcoming Calipari Camp at RCHS

RCHS to host John Calipari Satellite Camp in June | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Maybe Oscar Tshiebwe Helped Both Calipari and Jacob Toppin | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Calipari Says Oscar Tshiebwe is an “Authentic” Person | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Calipari Still Says Wheeler is Difference Maker for Cats Next Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Can Calipari Win Back (Or Hold On To) the UK Fan Base? | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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