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Will Cal be back next year?

Will Cal be the UK coach next year?

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ScrewDuke1

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This is obviously excluding a miraculous NCAAT run (wont happen though). But do you believe he will be the coach next year? I'm leaning towards no. I just think it would be best for both parties to separate. He had one of the best runs ever at UK but I think it's safe to say the game has passed him by. It's sad because some of his teams were so fun to watch...now they are just mediocre at best. I appreciate what he did here...but I think it has to be over. I just dont see why UK would want him back...and also I dont see why Cal would want to come back either into a toxic situation (of his own doing)
 
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WeWant9

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I say yes, and hopefully it is his last. Cal
has plenty of reason to return ($$$) and UK is in a terrible position because of Mitch.

I really think deep down Cal doesn’t believe this mess is on him, so don’t expect him to act or do anything differently.
 
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Gromcat_rivals

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we need a f’n coach.


 
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Maybe he will figure out he is not what he used to be an retire and become ambassador. But highly doubt it. If it is the replacement will not be what the majority wants and we will be in a Louisville type year next year. Cal would wait till its too late for a new coach to get in guys and make a difference.
 
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Bhad Rhabies

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blue cincy said:
Maybe he will figure out he is not what he used to be an retire and become ambassador. But highly doubt it. If it is the replacement will not be what the majority wants and we will be in a Louisville type year next year. Cal would wait till its too late for a new coach to get in guys and make a difference.
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We will get Tommy Lloyd and we will never have a year like Louisville had. Tommy Lloyd’s rebuilding year at Arizona as a first time head coach he got a one seed, and I’m his second year he’s on the 1/2 line.

Dream scenario, Cal speaks with Mitch, is allowed to go into the ambassador role a year early, talks the kids in the class into staying on board, Kentucky hires Tommy Lloyd, 38 win final four first year.

It’s unrealistic but that’s my dream transition to the next coach.
 
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Cats_2010

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Bhad Rhabies said:
We will get Tommy Lloyd and we will never have a year like Louisville had. Tommy Lloyd’s rebuilding year at Arizona as a first time head coach he got a one seed, and I’m his second year he’s on the 1/2 line.

Dream scenario, Cal speaks with Mitch, is allowed to go into the ambassador role a year early, talks the kids in the class into staying on board, Kentucky hires Tommy Lloyd, 38 win final four first year.

It’s unrealistic but that’s my dream transition to the next coach.
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Not exactly sure what an ambassador role entails but highly doubt any coach worth their salt that would take on the gauntlet that is KY would want Cal anywhere near the program. Only room for one chef in this kitchen.
 
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Yes, he will. That monster class will be his last if he can't do something big with it, though. And it may be his last either way. The only thing that changes this would be a huge run this season in the Dance, which is highly unlikely with our Jekyll and Hyde team. If they make a big run to a Final Four, it would buy him some more time. But I'm not holding my breath.
 
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CalipariCapo

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Bhad Rhabies said:
We will get Tommy Lloyd and we will never have a year like Louisville had. Tommy Lloyd’s rebuilding year at Arizona as a first time head coach he got a one seed, and I’m his second year he’s on the 1/2 line.

Dream scenario, Cal speaks with Mitch, is allowed to go into the ambassador role a year early, talks the kids in the class into staying on board, Kentucky hires Tommy Lloyd, 38 win final four first year.

It’s unrealistic but that’s my dream transition to the next coach.
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He is my first choice as well
 
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wildcat111

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screwduke1 said:
This is obviously excluding a miraculous NCAAT run (wont happen though). But do you believe he will be the coach next year? I'm leaning towards no. I just think it would be best for both parties to separate. He had one of the best runs ever at UK but I think it's safe to say the game has passed him by. It's sad because some of his teams were so fun to watch...now they are just mediocre at best. I appreciate what he did here...but I think it has to be over. I just dont see why UK would want him back...and also I dont see why Cal would want to come back either into a toxic situation (of his own doing)
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It has been over a long time i. e. 2015 loss to Wisconsin. While the performance issues are almost solely on Cal, you forget that $10 million per year tends to provide a lot of comfort. Yeah, he will be back next year and the next year, etc.
 
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He will be back next year. In fact, I’m not sure he will leave after next year. Probably gonna be here for a while. 😔
 
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Nightwish84

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I’ve said this for awhile: next year will be it and I think we’ll be good for a change but will still underperform in the tournament. He’ll finally walk away, take a year or two off, and come back 20 lbs lighter and energized with a new team. When that happens, this board won’t be able to quit him and we’ll see thread after thread about the dude and whatever he’s up to at his new gig. Sorta like the Pitino threads but 10x more.

We’re sick of him and ready for the divorce but there’s dozens of other programs that would take him.
 
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HagginHall1999

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TankedCat said:
does it appear to anyone that Calipari is excited about coaching Kentucky basketball at the moment?

I certainly don't see a man who gets up everyday energized about the prospect of spending hours coaching this program.
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I think he has shown frustration. Being excited at a job in a particular year or about a prospective season as a coach are two different things.

I think Cal seems pissed at how this season has gone and is probably perplexed. I don't necessarily think that means he doesn't want to be here.

We all go through periods in employment when we are unhappy. I love my job as a whole but I can promise you the past week has left a poor taste in my mouth- if someone asked me a question about it I wouldn't be very chipper.
 
LineSkiCat14

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Next year is his last.. and it's probably for the best. Too many things he seems unwilling to change or address, and so far, we have 0 recruits for 2024. It's the perfect time for all parties involved.

I kind of hope he announces soon that next year is his last, so we can start to prep accordingly. That would be good for the players so they can make plans, and good for the program to start recruiting a new coach. Actually.. kind of hope that this is how the school and Mitch does it.
 
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