Cal no cover boy on opening night

The John Calipari era of Kentucky basketball begins tonight without the new coach’s picture on the cover of the opening-game program.

UK spokesman DeWayne Peevy said he decided to have only players or the Wildcat mascot on game programs this season. Calipari had no objection, Peevy said.

The Wildcat mascot is on the cover for the Friday night game against Morehead State, Calipari’s first as UK coach.

Calipari’s first game will not pass without some sort of recognition. His picture was on the game ticket, Peevy said.