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Kentucky’s John Calipari more than a recruiter

NEW ORLEANS-It is part of his legacy now. NCAA championship coach. In the grand scheme of things, Kentucky’s 67-59 win over Kansas in Monday night’s NCAA title game has now been added to John Calipari’s coaching resume. Oh, the questions about he does his business will persist. But even the critics concede the man can coach. “A great defensive coach and with a title that puts him at a different level,’’ said University of Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun who has three national championships as part of his Hall of Fame profile. “’’He will be known as more than someone who can recruit.’’ Make no mistake, Calipari CAN recruit. This year’s Kentucky team, led by Player of the Year Anthony Davis, whose MOP performance--6 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals six blocked shots and countless intimidations-makes him almost a lock to be the first player chose in the next NBA draft. Kentucky has 6 potential NBA players on its roster.

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