Why did John Calipari leave Kentucky? Here's everything to know of Calipari's decision to leave the Wildcats for Arkansas ahead of the 2024-25 season:

So, Kentucky fans, if you're reading this, let me make myself clear: You should, by all means, treat John Calipari however you want when he returns to a sold-out Rupp Arena late Saturday for the first time since leaving Kentucky after 15 years.

As John Calipari gets set to make his return to Kentucky for the first time since leaving to become the head coach at Arkansas, let's look back at what caused Coach Cal and the Wildcats to part ways in the first place.