The rumors have been confirmed. The UCLA basketball team almost lured Kentucky’s John Calipari to Westwood.
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In an article by The Athletic, Seth Davis stated that a source close to the situation had confirmed that UCLA not only talked with Calipari, but they made a very lucrative offer which was in the ballpark of $48 million for six years.
Apparently, Kentucky did not think that UCLA would put a serious offer on the table which then prompted the UK athletic department to respond by giving Calipari a lifetime contract, closing the door on the Calipari fantasy with UCLA.