John Calipari's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of John Calipari.
John Calipari is an American basketball coach, most recently at the University of Kentucky from 2009-2024, leading them to a national championship in 2012. Currently, he is the head coach at the University of Arkansas. He's a three-time Naismith College Coach of the Year and a 2015 inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Calipari is known for his successful coaching career and impact on college basketball.
1992: Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year
In 1992, John Calipari was named Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year.
1993: Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year
In 1993, John Calipari was named Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year.
1993: UMass Defeats Defending NCAA Champion
In 1993, UMass defeated defending NCAA champion and preseason #1 North Carolina in the pre-season NIT.
1996: Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year
In 1996, John Calipari was named Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year. He was also named the Naismith, NABC, Basketball Times & Sporting News National Coach of the Year in 1996. He led UMass to its first-ever appearance in the Final Four, although this appearance was later vacated by the NCAA.
1996: Naismith College Coach of the Year
In 1996, John Calipari was named Naismith College Coach of the Year.
2002: NIT Championship at Memphis
In 2002, John Calipari won the NIT Championship at Memphis.
2006: Conference USA Coach of the Year
In 2006, John Calipari was named Conference USA Coach of the Year.
2008: Conference USA Coach of the Year and Naismith College Coach of the Year
In 2008, John Calipari was named Conference USA Coach of the Year and Naismith College Coach of the Year.
2008: Naismith College Coach of the Year
In 2008, John Calipari was named Naismith College Coach of the Year.
December 21, 2009: Kentucky Wildcats achieve 2,000th victory
On December 21, 2009, John Calipari led the Kentucky Wildcats to their 12th win of the season, marking the program's 2,000th victory, a significant milestone.
2009: Conference USA Coach of the Year
In 2009, John Calipari was named Conference USA Coach of the Year and Sports Illustrated College Basketball Coach of the Year.
2011: Kentucky Wildcats NCAA Record
In 2011-2012, the Kentucky Wildcats set a new NCAA Division I Men's Basketball record for most victories in a season.
2012: Kentucky Wildcats NCAA Record
In 2011-2012, the Kentucky Wildcats set a new NCAA Division I Men's Basketball record for most victories in a season.
2012: Kentucky Wins NCAA National Championship
In 2012, John Calipari led the University of Kentucky to its eighth NCAA National Championship.
2012: Won NCAA Championship at Kentucky
In 2012, John Calipari won the NCAA Championship at Kentucky.
September 11, 2015: Calipari inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
On September 11, 2015, John Calipari was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, recognizing his significant contributions to the sport.
2015: Inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame
In 2015, John Calipari was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
September 21, 2021: Clarion University Court Renamed in Calipari's Honor
On September 21, 2021, the main basketball court at Clarion University's Tippin Gymnasium was officially renamed the John V. Calipari Court, recognizing his contributions and legacy.
December 2024: Ranks 9th in NCAA Division I Coaching Wins
As of December 2024, John Calipari ranks 9th on the NCAA Division I all-time winningest coaches list, with 865 official wins.
