ESPN's Myron Medcalf gave Cal an A-
What grade does John Calipari deserve after his first year at Arkansas? An A-minus. When he took the job last April, Calipari had to build an entire roster from scratch (before Trevon Brazile agreed to return to Arkansas). Injuries were a problem, though the Razorbacks got healthier through the season. And then what was a good defensive squad matured into a more efficient offensive team. Yes, the Razorbacks blew a major lead in the Sweet 16, but consider how far they got in the tournament despite minimal contributions from their two leading scorers, Thiero and Fland, due to injuries. This was, overall, a strong debut by Calipari in Fayetteville. -- Myron Medcalf
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What would you grade his first year?
What grade does John Calipari deserve after his first year at Arkansas? An A-minus. When he took the job last April, Calipari had to build an entire roster from scratch (before Trevon Brazile agreed to return to Arkansas). Injuries were a problem, though the Razorbacks got healthier through the season. And then what was a good defensive squad matured into a more efficient offensive team. Yes, the Razorbacks blew a major lead in the Sweet 16, but consider how far they got in the tournament despite minimal contributions from their two leading scorers, Thiero and Fland, due to injuries. This was, overall, a strong debut by Calipari in Fayetteville. -- Myron Medcalf
What's next for Arizona, Arkansas, BYU, Maryland? Forecasting next season for Sweet 16 losers
For the teams whose dreams of reaching the men's Final Four are dashed, let's look ahead to next season.
What would you grade his first year?
