Calkins: An event to honor the John Calipari era in Memphis? It's just time.

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Calkins: An event to honor the John Calipari era in Memphis? It’s just time.

Updated: May 15, 2025 6:04 AM CT

“John Calipari is game to return to Memphis this fall to play an exhibition game to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital? That sounds like an fine idea. It’s just time.”

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