If the Kentucky Wildcats are able to make a strong push for a national title this sports betting season, the biggest surprise will be the fact that head coach John Calipari could earn his 500^th win for the second time in his career. Technically, Calipari actually clinched his 500^th win last season for the Wildcats in front of a wild crowd that was just happy to be part of the moment. However, according to the official records that moment never really happened, and Calipari is still stuck at 458 wins. That is because the NCAA has already stepped in and voided some of those wins due to rule violations, which essentially has put a stain on the resume of coach Kalipari.

It is something that has echoed across the sportsbook promo landscape long enough at the college level, and the scariest part is that it might still be some time before all of the repercussions of the past decade and rule violations plays out. Already a ton of college programs from football to basketball, to even volleyball have been hit by NCAA investigations, sanctions, and voided accomplishments, and while it might serve as motivation for some for others it is simply a tough loss. The Wildcats should once again have one of the best programs in college basketball again this year, and coach Calipari is the biggest reason why, but after an offseason of rulings from the NCAA, he will still be chasing that illustrious win No. 500.