John Calipari, in his 33rd season as a head coach, reflects on his underdog journey as Arkansas faces Kansas in the NCAA tournament. He recalls his early coaching successes at UMass and how his current team, which struggled early in the season, has surprised many by making it to the tournament. Despite losing key players for most of the season, he remains optimistic about integrating Boogie Fland back into the lineup, aiming for a competitive match against the Jayhawks.
As Calipari reflects on his coaching career, the underdog mentality resurfaces as he prepares his Arkansas team for the NCAA tournament, emphasizing their surprising journey this season.
"I’m kind of back to my roots of being the underdog... this was one of those years that was so rewarding. Here we are, against all odds."
Calipari, recalling his past success at UMass, draws parallels to his current Arkansas squad, which has faced significant challenges this season but still aims high.
Despite missing key players, Calipari remains optimistic, hopeful for the return of Fland and the potential to challenge Kansas, reinforcing the spirit of resilience.
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