Calipari Begins Term as NABC President
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Newly-named University of Arkansas head coach John Calipari will serve as the President of the NABC Board of Directors for the 2024-25 season. Calipari’s term as President will run through the 2025 Men’s Final Four.
Calipari was introduced as the head coach at Arkansas on April 10 following 15 seasons at Kentucky, nine at Memphis, and eight at UMass. He also completed a stint as the head coach of the NBA’s New Jersey Nets. In his role as NABC President, Calipari will provide strategic leadership for the NABC Board of Directors on its advocacy work and initiatives that support the coaching community and the game of basketball.
“John Calipari is one of basketball’s most impactful leaders, and he has a passion for addressing issues that impact the sport and the coaching profession,” said NABC Executive Director Craig Robinson. “Coach Calipari has long been a vocal advocate for coaches from all levels, and I’m confident our entire NABC membership will benefit from his service in this role.”
Calipari first joined the NABC Board of Directors in 2013, and served as its First Vice President last season. He assumes the role of NABC President following the 2023-24 term of Lipscomb head coach Lennie Acuff.