John Calipari once dominated college basketball; however, his grip on the game has loosened. After half a season with Arkansas, once-loyal fans have seemingly turned against him as the Razorbacks struggle.

In one of the most highly anticipated games of the season, John Calipari led Arkansas, his new team, to a 89-79 thrilling win over No. 12 Kentucky, his former team. The game was also special for three Razorback players who were making their return to Kentucky as well.

John Calipari received a mixed reception on his return to Rupp Arena on Saturday night, then got the last laugh when his Arkansas Razorbacks beat No. 12 Kentucky 89-79. “It’s hard to win in here. And I’ve got to be honest with you,

John Calipari's first trip back to Rupp Arena with his new team was a successful one. Calipari's unranked Arkansas upset No. 12 Kentucky 89-79 on Saturday

John Calipari pulled off a major upset in his return to Rupp Arena, with Arkansas knocking off the No. 12-ranked Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday night.

Adou Thiero, who followed Calipari from Lexington to Fayetteville, scored 21 points against his former team to help Arkansas pick up just its second win in the calendar year.

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John Calipari returned to Kentucky, leading his team to a win under challenging conditions, showcasing resilience and unity in his first season at Arkansas.