Calipari has led the Razorbacks to a 20-win season with a slew of transfers, including former Wildcats, in his first season ...

Nov 7, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; North Dakota Fighting Hawks guard Treysen Eaglestaff (52) dribbles against Iowa Hawkeyes forward Ben Krikke (23) during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Mark Pope tried to convince Zvonimir Ivišić to return to Kentucky in 2024-25. Ivišić didn't. But how close was he to remaining with the Wildcats?