The highly-anticipated return of John Calipari to Rupp Arena is almost here. Before the old Kentucky coach makes his homecoming, let’s check in with what folks around the national media landscape are saying about the upcoming spectacle.

John Calipari faces an uncertain reception from Kentucky fans when he returns as Arkansas basketball coach after a divorce that benefitted both sides.

Contrast that success with Calipari’s first Arkansas team, which needed six tries to notch its first SEC win of the year, and Kentucky fans figure to have plenty of ammunition Saturday. The Razorbacks are just 12-8 overall, and their 1-6 start to SEC play has them looking like a long shot for an NCAA Tournament berth.