According to the Courier Journal, Calipari has phoned Joe B. Hall in an attempt to gain some insight into the intricacies of his new job as Head Coach of the Kentucky Wildcats.

“That was awfully nice of him,” said Hall, who coached UK to the 1978 NCAA title.

It further states that Cal is expected to get in touch with Tubby Smith and Eddie Sutton. An announcement of his impending hire should be forthcoming.