Summary
John Calipari, the coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks, achieved his 900th career win in college basketball when his team defeated Missouri. This victory places him among the top five coaches in NCAA Division I history for most wins. Calipari reached this milestone faster than any other coach, doing so in his 1,185th game.
Key Facts
- John Calipari is the coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks college basketball team.
- Arkansas won against Missouri with a score of 88-84, marking Calipari’s 900th career win.
- This win gives Calipari the fifth-most victories in NCAA Division I history.
- The milestone win happened without star player Darius Acuff.
- Calipari achieved this record in 1,185 games, making him the fastest to reach 900 victories.
- He is finishing his second season at Arkansas, previously coaching at Kentucky for 15 years.
- Calipari's coaching career began in Massachusetts in 1988, leading teams to several Final Four appearances.
