BREAKING:John Calipari, the new head coach for Arkansas men’s basketball, intends to maintain a smaller roster compared to his…
John Calipari, the new head coach for Arkansas men’s basketball, intends to maintain a smaller roster compared to his tenure at Kentucky, aiming to retain only “eight or nine guys” for the upcoming season. He believes in focusing on a core group, as many players are likely to transfer anyway, questioning the value of developing players for other programs. This approach aligns with a trend among college coaches amidst the increasing number of players entering the transfer portal. Calipari plans to supplement the roster with graduate assistant coaches who have recent playing experience, akin to how women’s programs use practice squads composed of managers. Despite the reduced bench depth, Calipari is optimistic about the incoming talent, including transfers and freshmen, hoping they will compensate for the smaller roster size.
