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Julius Randle says John Calipari is a "real one" for pushing him to NBA

Jack Pilgrim

16 March 2014: Kentucky Wildcats forward Julius Randle (30) reacts in the Florida Gators 61-60 victory over the Kentucky Wildcats in the SEC Tournament at The Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Icon SMI/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

John Calipari hasn’t ever been shy about his priorities during the NBA Draft process. If you’re a clear lottery talent, the Hall of Fame coach would rather rip up your scholarship at Kentucky than let you return if it means you get to provide your family generational wealth and achieve your professional dreams.