Matt Norlander of CBS Sports doesn’t believe John Calipari is the top target for the head coaching position at Texas.
Travis Branham of 247Sports reported earlier this week that Texas “has contacted John Calipari already through back channels.”
Here’s what Norlander thinks:
Yes, Texas officials will contact agents privately to gauge interest. That is likely happening at other schools now, too, for jobs likely to open in two months. But there won’t be movement on Texas’ next coach until March. I’m told interim coach Rodney Terry will certainly have a chance to win the job, should he continue to keep UT ranked and near the top of the Big 12 for the next two months. Do I think Texas will kick the tires on Calipari? Sure, but Calipari’s in PR hell right now. Do I think he’s Texas’ top target? No. Calipari (who’s recruited 2023’s No. 1 class to UK) will be 64 in February and has seemingly lost his fastball. While he’d be on the short list of top candidates, guys like Royal Ivey, Eric Musselman, Nate Oats, Scott Drew and Bruce Pearl seem more likely than Cal to head to Austin — if Terry isn’t the guy.
