Welcome back to the countdown! Two of the most beloved teams of the John Calipari era end up in the fourth and third positions. As you will see, both teams have similar faces. John Calipari went from a surprise young team in one season to a history making veteran team the next.
#4- The Improbable Run
Record: 29-11 (12-6 SEC)
Postseason: Lost to UConn in the national championship game
Signature Wins: vs. #6 Louisville, vs. #2 Wichita State, vs. #5 Louisville, vs. #7 Michigan, vs. #12 Wisconsin
Post Season Player Accolades: Julius Randle- SEC Freshman of the Year, First Team All SEC, SEC All Freshman Team; James Young- SEC All Freshman Team; Willie Cauley-Stein- SEC All Defensive Team
Players Drafted: Julius Randle- #7 to the Los Angeles Lakers; James Young- #17 to the Boston Celtics
Why They’re Here: After the conclusion of the dismal 2013 NIT season, Kentucky fans were primed for a return to the postseason and the national spotlight.