John Calipari planning relief tour for Wildcats in Western Kentucky

For a lot of, destruction remains to be prevalent in Western Kentucky. On high of simply having homes torn down by tornadoes, many misplaced family members.

John Calipari understands the ache that the area has confronted. The UK athletics division and Kelly Craft have already raised over $5 million to assist the rebuilding efforts thus far, however Calipari isn’t content material.

He’s set to make use of the wildly fashionable Wildcats to each give again and doubtlessly deliver some pleasure to the realm.

“I don’t need anybody to overlook West Kentucky and what occurred on the market. I haven’t been in a position to get out in the neighborhood due to COVID since 2019, however we’re going to make a tour, east, north, and south. Bounce round and do some issues that gather issues for West Kentucky. Work out what they want, and we’re going to be there for them,” Calipari stated on a BBC Tonight look per Kentucky Sports activities Radio’s Tyler Thompson.

Calipari has once more proven that, whereas basketball is necessary, he’s going to do what’s inside his energy to provide again to the neighborhood. That is one in all many explanation why the top coach is beloved within the Bluegrass State.

With a number of 5-star recruits on this roster and Nationwide Participant of the 12 months Oscar Tshiebwe returning as effectively, followers within the space will probably get to see their favourite gamers whereas additionally getting some much-needed help with no matter Calipari and the college have deliberate.

This isn’t the one heart-warming process the legendary coach is ready to undertake. He’s additionally set to pay tribute to Joe B. Corridor who was the Wildcats’ head coach for 13 seasons from 1972-1985. He was additionally an assistant for 7 seasons.

“Second factor I wish to do is Coach Corridor’s rolled-up program. I would like us to take that with us wherever we go and never solely will I signal autographs for whoever, however you may signal that e book, and it’ll be rolled up, and you may be with us each sport on the street or at dwelling honoring Coach Corridor and being a part of this program,” Calipari stated.

As has typically been the case with Coach Cal, impactful issues are taking place in Lexington.