After receiving scrutiny for years for employing a “one and done” style, John Calipari’s Louisville rival embraced a similar style in the 2015-16 season. Instead of using future NBA “one and dones,” Rick Pitino’s team was led by two graduate transfers, Trey Lewis of Cleveland State and Damion Lee of Drexel.
It just so happens that one of Calipari’s old friends, Bruiser Flint, is the head basketball coach of Drexel. Well, he was the head coach of Drexel. After 15 years at the Philadelphia university, Flint was let go after a 6-25 season. The season might have looked different if Flint had his best player back for one final year.