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John Calipari to enter New England Basketball Hall of Fame

John Calipari and his remarkable career will be recognized this weekend where it all got started at the New England Hall of Fame.
John Calipari - photo by Tammie Brown | WildcatWorld.com

John Calipari – photo by Tammie Brown | WildcatWorld.com

John Calipari started his head-coaching career in the New England area. Though it’s far from over, his remarkable career will be recognized this weekend where it all got started at the New England Hall of Fame.

Coach Cal, a former head coach at Massachusetts, is one of a number of New England basketball figures that will be inducted into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday in Worcester, Mass. The New England Basketball Hall of Fame recognizes people whose excellence has contributed to the rich legacy of New England basketball.

Although Calipari has won more than 500 collegiate games, a national championship and made four Final Fours, he will be recognized Saturday primarily for his achievements and contributions at UMass. From the 1998-89 season until 1995-96, Calipari guided a struggling program at UMass to the top of college basketball.

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On This Day in UK Basketball History

On February 18, 1903, State College (Kentucky) records its first win, an 11-10 decision over Lexington YMCA. The Wildcats finished that first season with a 1-2 record.

 

On February 18, 1909, with a 28-23 win over Cincinnati, Kentucky clinched its first winning season in school history. Following a “Senior Day” loss to Central University, the Wildcats ended the year with a 5-4 record.

 

On February 18, 1950, Bill Spivey scored 40 points against Georgia Tech.

 

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