UK’s Calipari named as semifinalist for Naismith Coach of the Year Award

Kentucky coach John Calipari is one of 11 coaches who are semifinalists for the Naismith Coach of the Year Award presented by the Atlanta Tipoff Club. Calipari-who has won the Naismith Award three times-has led the fourth ranked Wildcats to a 26-5 record this season. The award winner will be announced at a brunch during the Final Four next month in Minneapolis.