Calipari discusses plan to get minorities gain more opportunities in athletics

Kentucky coach John Calipari said Friday he will do more to help minorities gain access to opportunities, while acknowledging how black players have impacted his success. Calipari made the comment during the National Association of Basketball Coaches’ “Using Your Platform as a Coach During this Critical Time” webinar. Calipari said he’s proposing a minority internship program at Kentucky to help create opportunities in administrative, fundraising, marketing and other elements of the athletic department.