Ep. #88 | John Calipari | The Coach Mark Gottfried Show

Join legendary coaches Mark Gottfried and John Calipari (Naismith Hall of Famer and national champion) on The Coach Mark Gottfried Show for an honest, in-depth conversation about the current state of college basketball. The longtime friends open up about their careers. While tackling major NCAA issues: the transfer portal chaos, tampering, mid-season transfers, NIL, and the unfair advantages for older players over young freshmen. They call out NCAA arrogance and inconsistent enforcement, push for collective bargaining, and propose real solutions like 5-year eligibility limits, post-career health care, retirement funds, guaranteed scholarships, and player buyouts. Gottfried also shouts out TORQ Sports, a free app to help young athletes get noticed by scouts and coaches. Plus, stories about Mark's visionary uncle Mike Gottfried (who mentored coaches like Mike McCarthy and Frank Beamer) and Calipari's favorite quote: "Coach your team." Don't miss this candid look at what's broken in college athletics—and how to fix it. Subscribe for more episodes!