Did John Calipari Coach his Last Game at Kentucky?, Rough Tourney Day for SEC, Bama Recruiting Rolls

Locked On SEC – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast

On today's show, we react to Kentucky basketball losing in the first round to Oakland, and ask if John Calipari just coached his last game at UK. Losing as a 3-seed to a 14-seed, with several early NCAA Tournament exits for Cal could lead many decision makers at UK to make a tough decision. But with Cal's buyout around $33 million, it would take Calipari stepping aside himself.

And if Kentucky did part ways with Coach Cal, where could they go for their next coach? With Nate Oats likely off the table with a new massive buyout, some reports say they could consider the likes of Scott Drew, Eric Musselman, Mark Few or even Chris Beard. The Tennessee Volunteers saved the day for the SEC on Thursday, beating St Peter's, while Kentucky, South Carolina and Mississippi State all left in the first round. And that has led to many criticizing Greg Sankey over his recent comments saying there should be a path for more SEC teams to make the tournament.

Lastly, Alabama football recruiting is off to a hot start for 2025, with Kalen DeBoer picking up several big recruits this week and in the month of March so far.

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