In a shocking turn of events, Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari led his team to a stunning 89-79 upset victory over his former team, the Kentucky Wildcats, at Rupp Arena on Saturday.
But what happened after the game is what’s really got everyone talking. Calipari sent two former Wildcats, DJ Wagner and Adou Thiero, to the podium to speak to the media about the win. This move was seen as a deliberate attempt to rub salt in the wounds of the Wildcats, who had just watched their former teammates thrive on their home court.
Wagner and Thiero had transferred to Arkansas after Calipari left Kentucky, and they played key roles in the Razorbacks’ win, scoring 17 and 21 points, respectively. Their performances were a stark reminder to the Wildcats of what they had lost.
The victory improved Arkansas’ record to 13-8, while Kentucky fell to 15-6. Calipari’s return to Rupp Arena was met with a mix of cheers and boos, but this move is likely to earn him even more scorn from Big Blue Nation.
The question on everyone’s mind is: was this a deliberate attempt by Calipari to troll his former team? One thing’s for sure: this is a rivalry that just got a whole lot more interesting!
