Kentucky Gives Calipari A Two-Year Extension

Kentucky has given coach John Calipari a two-year contract extension worth $36.5 million and the opportunity to earn performance-based incentives.

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"What John Calipari has done on and off the court in the past two years to reunite and rejuvenate this fan base has been magical," athletic director Mitch Barnhart said. "He understands the responsibility that goes along with this position and there is no other coach out there that is a better fit for the best basketball program in the country."

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