There have been many great moments in the first 18 games of John Calipari's first season at Kentucky. It has been a season full of highlight reels, book signings, S.I. cover shots, milestone victories, and John Wall dance videos posted all over YouTube. The remarkable comeback of Kentucky basketball has been a wild and fun ride since last April. This incredible run has included 18 wins in 18 tries and a #2 national ranking after missing the NCAA Tournament last March, but possibly no win was more meaningful than the battle that was won on Sunday. The victory that was won on Sunday wasn't in Rupp Arena, nor was it in a hostile environment on the road. It was won through the telephone lines all accross this great Commonwealth.
"There have been many days since I took this job that I have been humbled and honored to be your coach," Coach Calipari said. "But none moreso than Sunday when your outpouring of support for our brothers and sisters in Haiti was displayed in full sight of the nation."
Coach Calipari had this idea just a few days ago after the disaster in Haiti occured and has come up with over $1 million in 24 hours. The players, our great fans, Ashley Judd, Lebron James, and Tubby Smith- yes, TUBBY SMITH, amongst many others were influential in the success of "Hoops for Haiti". Thank you to everyone for the support of this great project. The Commonwealth was represented very well today and should be commended for their efforts.
Check out the following ESPN video:
Hoops for Haiti
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