Kentucky basketball head coach John Calipari is pretty good at his job. Over his entire career, he boasts a .7183 winning percentage that’s good for currently 13th all-time. While that’s been with many star-studded recruits each season, Calipari has also had to restructure his roster almost every year due to his players leaving early for the pros.

Last February, Sporting News also named Kentucky as the top program of the last decade.

And on Thursday, one of Calipari’s former assistants said the UK coach could go even farther with his career. It would, however, be relatively far from the sidelines of Rupp Arena’s hardwood.

Georgia Tech basketball head coach Josh Pastner told KSR’s Aaron Tores he believes Calipari has the potential and drive to become a politician after his coaching days. Keeping in mind that Calipari is already 60, Pastner held firm that Cal is a “young 60” and could coach 10-12 more years before pursuing life in politics.

“I’ve told him this before: I think at some point he’s going to get into politics and try to run for President of the United States. People think I’m crazy when I say that. Don’t be surprised if he tries to go that route.”

Would it surprise you if Calipari one day campaigned for a position in our government?

He certainly has the drive, brand, connections and vision to be successful whether it’s in Frankfort or Washington D.C.

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Considering the lack of creativity, thank goodness it’s temporary.