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John Calipari Kentucky Wildcats Canadian NBA legacy is unmatched: (L-R) -Kyle Wiltjer, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Shaedon Sharpe, Mychal Mulder, Trey Lyles, Jamal Murray
John Calipari Kentucky Wildcats Canadian NBA legacy is unmatched: (L-R) -Kyle Wiltjer, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Shaedon Sharpe, Mychal Mulder, Trey Lyles, Jamal Murray
John Calipari Kentucky Wildcats Canadian NBA legacy is unmatched: (L-R) -Kyle Wiltjer, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Shaedon Sharpe, Mychal Mulder, Trey Lyles, Jamal Murray - Illustrations: Edilson J. Silva

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The Calipari Kentucky era: Untouchable Canadian NBA legacy

John Calipari departs Kentucky, leaving behind a trailblazing 15-year legacy and history of unearthing Canadian talent and launching them onto the NBA stage.

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