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Report: John Calipari, Kentucky AD to Meet on Tuesday to Discuss Improving MCBB Team

Related Topics: John Calipari, Mitch Barnhart

It seems like Kentucky men's basketball head coach John Calipari isn't going anywhere despite a shocking loss to Oakland in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Matt Norlander of CBS Sports reported Monday that Calipari will meet with athletic director Mitch Barnhart on Tuesday to "focus on significant program improvements, not necessarily separation."

Norlander also gave his opinion on the situation given the context of Calipari's contract:

Matt Norlander @MattNorlander

At this stage UK firing Cal ($33 million to pay him, remember) seems extremely unlikely, but source emphasized the importance of discussions between Barnhart + Calipari to be productive and positive.