NBA Rumors: Cavaliers interested in John Calipari as head coach

Apr 6, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari speaks at a press conference during practice before the championship game of the Final Four in the 2014 NCAA Mens Division I Championship tournament at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking for a new head coach after firing Mike Brown earlier this week. They might be looking to the college ranks and try to pry away Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari, according to Sam Amico of Fox Sports.

Sources: #Cavs interested in Kentucky's John Calipari to fill head coaching vacancy. Story coming shortly @FOXSportsOH
— Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) May 14, 2014

Calipari has had his name linked with just about every head coach opening in the league after a successful string of seasons at Kentucky. He has mostly been connected to the Los Angeles Lakers job but refuted those rumors on Twitter just two weeks ago pledging his commitment to the young men on his team at Kentucky.

I believe in them and I’m committed to doing the best for them as individuals as we build this team into something we can all be proud of.
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) April 30, 2014

Today I met with Marcus, Dom, Derek and EJ, who I hadn’t met with individually yet. All I can tell you is we have the best young men.
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) April 30, 2014

Before it starts, I'm totally committed to helping this group of young men reach their dreams. I wouldn't & couldn't leave this group!
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) May 1, 2014

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