Best NBA Players John Calipari and Rick Pitino Coached in College

These Bluegrass State rivals can develop blue chip talent.

Best NBA Players John Calipari and Rick Pitino Coached in College - As No. 8 Kentucky tips off against fourth-seeded Louisville in the NCAA Tournament’s must-see Sweet 16 matchup of Friday night, two components remain evident: John Calipari and Rick Pitino are two of the best coaches in the country. Saluting Coach Cal and Pitino, BET.com compiled this list of the 10 best NBA players whom they coached in college.(Photos: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Rose Bounces Back - Is he ready for action? A video of Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose dunking during a warm-up session before the Bulls' game against the Detroit Pistons last week has given some fans hope. The point guard has been sidelined for the entire 2013 season as he recovers from a torn ACL in his left knee sustained last year.   (Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
John Wall - Another John Calipari-coached No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft (2010), John Wall made it to the NBA’s All-Rookie First Team in 2011 and was named an NBA All-Star for the first time in his young career this year.(Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images)Demarcus Cousins - Under Coach Cal at Kentucky, Demarcus Cousins averaged 15 points and nearly 10 rebounds and two blocks per game in helping to lead Kentucky to the Elite Eight of the 2010 NCAA Tournament. He was then named to the NBA’s 2011 All-Rookie First Team after being the fifth overall selection in the 2010 NBA Draft.(Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Best NBA Players John Calipari and Rick Pitino Coached in College - As No. 8 Kentucky tips off against fourth-seeded Louisville in the NCAA Tournament’s must-see Sweet 16 matchup of Friday night, two components remain evident: John Calipari and Rick Pitino are two of the best coaches in the country. Saluting Coach Cal and Pitino, BET.com compiled this list of the 10 best NBA players whom they coached in college.(Photos: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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