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Calipari's NCAA Woes: Shocking Upsets Haunt Kentucky
19 Mar
Summary
- John Calipari's recent NCAA tournament history includes three losses.
- Kentucky suffered a major upset against Oakland in the 2024 tournament.
- A 2022 loss to Saint Peter's was one of the year's biggest upsets.
As the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament commences, all eyes are on Arkansas head coach John Calipari, whose Razorbacks are seeded No. 4. Calipari, who led Kentucky for 15 seasons, brings a recent history of challenging NCAA tournament performances to his new role. His final three years in Lexington concluded with early weekend exits from the tournament.
In 2024, Kentucky, a No. 3 seed, experienced a shocking upset, falling to No. 14 Oakland by a score of 80-76. This game marked Calipari's last with the Wildcats. The year prior, in 2023, Kentucky, a No. 6 seed, was eliminated in the second round by No. 3 Kansas State, losing 75-69 in a game highlighted by Kansas State's Markquis Nowell.
The most significant upset occurred in 2022 when No. 15-seed Saint Peter's defeated No. 2 seed Kentucky in overtime. This historic loss underscored the unpredictable nature of March Madness, with Saint Peter's securing the victory thanks to standout performances from Daryl Banks III and Doug Edert.
