Apr 10, 2024 - News

Arkansas names John Calipari as new men's basketball coach

Alex Golden

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After days of speculation, the University of Arkansas announced Wednesday that John Calipari, former men's basketball head coach at Kentucky, is headed to Arkansas.

State of play: Calipari has a five-year deal with the Razorbacks, according to a news release. He'll be formally introduced at 6pm Wednesday night at an event open to the public at Bud Walton Arena on campus.

By the numbers: The coach's salary will start at $7 million per year plus $500,000 retention bonuses each year. He'll get one-time bonuses for making the NCAA Tournament, reaching the second round, Sweet 16, Final Four and winning a national championship.

He also gets a $1 million signing bonus.

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Arkansas names John Calipari as new men's basketball coach

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