John Calipari departs Kentucky after 15 years, saying the program 'needs to hear another voice'

College Men's Basketball

University of Kentucky head coach John Calipari meets with reporters before attending his NCAA college men's basketball team practice at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Calipari is stepping down as Kentucky's men's basketball coach after 15 years, saying Tuesday, April 9, on social media that the “program probably needs to hear another voice” amid reports that he's closing in on a deal with Arkansas to take over that Southeastern Conference program. (Gene J. Puskar, AP File)