Memphis Commercial Appeal: John Calipari is Kentucky Bound

Memphis Commercial Appeal beat writer Dan Wolken just appeared on ESPN and expressed to the nation that John Calipari will take the Kentucky job. He called it, “a done deal”.

They are also reporting that a news conference introducing Calipari will happen on Wednesday.

Dick Vitale is also reporting that is official right now on SportsCenter.  He said he tried to get through to ESPN for ten minutes but could not.

We have still yet to hear from the University of Kentucky athletic department but it looks like this thing is going to happen. 

Memphis, TN – After nearly a full day of reflection and struggle, John Calipari decided today to accept the head coaching job at Kentucky and leave the University of Memphis after nine seasons, according to a source close to Calipari.

A news conference to introduce Calipari as the new Kentucky coach will take place Wednesday in Lexington, Ky.

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