John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats suffered another early March Madness exit, this time losing to No. 14 Oakland in the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
Ten of Oakland's 3-point makes came from sharpshooting sixth man Jack Gohlke. The graduate transfer, who came over from Division II, drilled 10 of his 20 3-point tries, just one make shy of the single-game tournament record, for a game-high 32 points. The Grizzlies also got 17 points and 12 rebounds from Trey Townsend.Kentucky is now 1-4 over its last three NCAA Tournament appearances, including losses to a No. 14 seed and No. 15 seed .
Kentucky had a run of four Final Four appearances in five years under Calipari from 2011-15, making two championship games and winning one. The Wildcats, who consistently boast a top-five recruiting class, have gone as far as the Elite Eight twice since, with their 2019 appearance being the last time they made it out of the tournament's opening weekend.
After Kentucky's latest early exit in March Madness, college basketball fans on social media let Calipari hear it:Let the record show, I've defended John Calipari more than most. There's no defending that. There's just not.Coach Cal has to be one of the most overrated college coaches. Every year since 2014 just constant disappointment. One of the most deep rosters ends R64. Sheesh.
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