John Calipari is a legendary recruiter and has been known to get almost any five-star recruit he wants. And even when he doesn't get the one he wants he goes out and gets another to replace him. This has naturally gotten him a bad rap with some other coaches who are either jealous or annoyed with his recruiting abilities.
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With the fall recruiting period just starting, Coach Cal took his recruiting talents on a trip all over the country and gave us a little insight into where he was and what he was doing.
Nothing excites me more than what I’ve done the last few days.
— John Calipari (@CoachCalArk) September 12, 2016
I’ve been in nine states and 12 cities to build relationships with young people and their families.
— John Calipari (@CoachCalArk) September 12, 2016
I don’t take the opportunity to hear their stories and dreams lightly. We want to chase their dreams with them.
— John Calipari (@CoachCalArk) September 12, 2016
That's some good narrative from Calipari there and he does genuinely like all of the kids he brings into his program so there's no reason not to believe he means that. However, he then proceeded to take down all those coaches out there who are negatively recruit against him and it was blistering.
It’s not about opinions. It’s about real numbers. They carry the day.
— John Calipari (@CoachCalArk) September 12, 2016
You’ve done your homework. Trust yourself. You know what’s true and what’s not. #PlayersFirst
— John Calipari (@CoachCalArk) September 12, 2016
Calipari has had 18 one-and-dones go the NBA Draft and those same guys were drafted in the first round so he knows a thing or two about successful recruiting and connecting with his players.
[h/t Kentucky Sports Radio]
