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Kentucky Wildcats basketball coach John Calipari is taking the blame for his team’s 85-79 loss to Saint Peter’s in the first round of the 2022 NCAA men’s basketball tournament.
In a post on Instagram, Calipari wrote a note asking for Wildcats fans to “steer your disappointment and anger toward me” after their stunning defeat:
“I feel for our team, our fans and our staff. This team deserved something good to happen because of how they worked and what great teammates they became. Our fans deserved it too. You stayed with us when Covid shut down the tournament two years ago, and we all wanted to see that team make a special run. We all went through last season, which started late and never really got going, and was disappointing to all involved.
“We were all ready for this year. This team didn’t disappoint and I remain proud and fond of each of these players. Please steer your disappointment and anger toward me. These kids did this for all of the BBN and I wish I could have dragged them over the finish line.
“My focus is on these kids and recruiting so we continue being a program that has a chance to do something special EVERY YEAR. The culture we’ve built in this program expects that and demands it.
“I love and appreciate our fans!!”
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