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“When you're trying to build or change a culture, what do you do? I always say to take players from state championship teams because they only know one thing -- winning.”

Quote by John Calipari

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John Calipari is a celebrated basketball coach with a distinguished career at the University of Kentucky and the University of Memphis. Over three decades in college basketball, he has established a reputation for his skill in recruiting top talent and nurturing them into NBA stars. Calipari has held several high-profile coaching positions and has secured multiple national championships. more

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