John Calipari, Kentucky agree to $52 million contract extension

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John Calipari and the University of Kentucky have agreed to a seven-year, contract extension, the school announced Thursday.

Calipari has led the Wildcats to a national championship, three Final Fours and four Elite Eight appearances in five seasons as the Kentucky men's basketball coach. He was the subject of great speculation during the Wildcats' 2014 run to the national championship game as a number of NBA head coaching positions came open.

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'I'd like to thank (athletic director) Mitch (Barnhart) and (president) Dr. (Eli) Capilouto for their commitment to me, my family and the basketball staff,' Calipari said. 'I've said over and over that I have the best job in the country. With the continued support from our administration and the greatest, craziest, fans in college basketball, we have accomplished a lot in our five quick years, but we still have lofty goals for the future. We want to continue to help young people and their families reach their dreams, while at the same time maintaining our success on the basketball court, in the classroom and in the community.'

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