March Madness fans ridicule John Calipari, Kentucky for upset to Oakland: Best tweets
Once again, Kentucky was a heavy favorite, and once again, they fall when the lights are brightest. Also, head coach John Calipari is going home early again.
It's another season where Coach Cal and the Cats will cling to the magical 2012 run, the only title the Wildcats have won under the stewardship of Calipari. Now, with this loss to 14-seed Oakland University, they are getting destroyed worse than Tom when Jerry outwits him.
Kentucky cannot let John Calipari coach another game for them and still be considered a serious program
— Mark Titus (@clubtrillion) March 22, 2024
Kentucky's last four seasons and NCAA Tournament runs under John Calipari:
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) March 22, 2024
2023-24 — No. 3 seed, lost in round of 64
2022-23 — No. 6 seed, lost in round of 32
2021-22 — No. 2 seed, lost in round of 64
2020-21 — Missed tournament pic.twitter.com/arzaG8k4pk
John Calipari really is BLUEGRASS DOC RIVERS pic.twitter.com/LixG5FX61F
— huie (@callmehuie) March 22, 2024
Don’t worry Kentucky fans, John Calipari will get fired/resign/take the Michigan/NBA job and Mitch Barnhart will bring home the man who should’ve never left… Rick Pitino. Storybook ending pic.twitter.com/mpfr81zARb
— LeBrohm (@FrozoneFlores) March 22, 2024
John calipari get ready to learn SEC network analyst buddy 🫵🏿
— Trill Withers (@TylerIAm) March 22, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats fans have every reason to be trolled alongside John Calipari after their embarrassing loss in the first round
For a program known for its storied history and consistent success, falling to a mid-major team like Oakland sends shockwaves through the college basketball world, but then again, the amount of 3-pointers that the Golden Grizzlies were able to knock down as a team (15) is unexpected. It doesn't however, change the narrative.
Despite Calipari's reputation as one of the premier recruiters in college basketball, with his ability to consistently land top-tier talent, the lack of multiple national titles is a glaring omission. With only one championship to his name (2012 with Anthony Davis) despite bringing in numerous elite recruiting classes, the comparison between John Calipari and Doc Rivers in the NBA holds merit.
Both are undeniably successful coaches with impressive resumes, yet they often find themselves facing criticism for their inability to translate their talent-laden teams into multiple championships. Much like Rivers, who has only one NBA title despite coaching powerhouse teams, Calipari's lone NCAA championship stands as a stark reminder of the missed opportunities and unfulfilled potential.
What happens going forward remains to be seen. The Golden Grizzlies have another opportunity ahead of them to firmly destroy any perfect bracket hopes remaining. But for now, the eyes are firmly on Coach Cal and the Cats. This loss is yet another reminder that in college basketball, no victory is guaranteed, regardless of pedigree or talent. Also, it's March.
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