Based on what I'm seeing in this year's bracket, if you need a little bracket help start a rumor that their head coach is in line to succeed Calipari. They will lose their next game.

I really think it's a toss up as to what happens.  I can see Cal's ego causing a problem in the meeting and at that point who knows?  If Cal would give more control to an assistant or two it would help - again the ego won't allow that.

As to who gets the job if it opens up...  you absolutely call Jay Wright; Billy Donovan: Brad Stevens, and Dan Hurley and make them tell you no.  I think they all would.  Beyond that I think the finalists would be Bruce Pearl, Scott Drew, Mark Few (my preference), and probably Shaka Smart.  

38 minutes ago, REALSPORT said:

I really think it's a toss up as to what happens.  I can see Cal's ego causing a problem in the meeting and at that point who knows?  If Cal would give more control to an assistant or two it would help - again the ego won't allow that.

Was driving home from the gym yesterday during the 2nd half of the Purdue game. They said that Matt Painter essentially has an assistant coach who is his Offensive Coordinator. Didn't thing that was a big deal or some new idea, until I heard them say that he even let's this coach call the offensive plays/sets using a whiteboard.

Kentucky would have to have plays first though, right? lol

19 minutes ago, MJAlltheWay24 said:

Was driving home from the gym yesterday during the 2nd half of the Purdue game. They said that Matt Painter essentially has an assistant coach who is his Offensive Coordinator. Didn't thing that was a big deal or some new idea, until I heard them say that he even let's this coach call the offensive plays/sets using a whiteboard.

Kentucky would have to have plays first though, right? lol

Uh, that’s a big yes!!

 

Lose to St. Peters and Oakland and they forget how to spell your name. lol

5 minutes ago, 16thBBall Fan said:

Lose to St. Peters and Oakland and they forget how to spell your name. lol

It's spelled correctly in the caption which is even worse. 

2 minutes ago, TheDeuce said:

It's spelled correctly in the caption which is even worse. 

I noticed that as well.

Here below is a link to a USA today article that spells out Cal's contract with several different scenarios between Cal and the school.

John Calipari buyout would set record. What to know about his Kentucky basketball contract (msn.com)

 

26 minutes ago, TheDeuce said:

It's spelled correctly in the caption which is even worse. 

Just wow and thanks for posting it!

Listening to Matt Jones this morning.  
 

From an unnamed non power 5 assistant coach.   Kentucky is the easiest team in the country to scout. You can do it in an hour.  They may still beat you because they have so much talent.  But they run the same stuff all the time. 

1 hour ago, TheDeuce said:

 

Tin foil hat on:

That almost seems like an intentional "make him so hurt and ticked off that he quits" move.  Saving the University millions.

:Tin foil hat off 

6 minutes ago, Tranquility Base said:

Tin foil hat on:

That almost seems like an intentional "make him so hurt and ticked off that he quits" move.  Saving the University millions.

:Tin foil hat off 

Nah.   This stuff is outsourced.  No local copy desk. 

Buddy of mine said that Cal and Mitch are expected to meet at 4 today.