Fan ejected over Texas sign focused on Calipari

LEXINGTON, Ky.– A spectator was accompanied from Rupp Arena during the very first half of Kentucky’s loss to South Carolina on Tuesday night after holding up a sign that stated “Please go to Texas,” referring to speculation about Wildcats coach John Calipari being a prospect to coach the Longhorns.The unknown male in the lower bowl held up the sign for several minutes before arena security showed up following problems from other fans. Kentucky basketball representative Deb Moore said later the guy was given the choice of putting the indication away however declined and picked to leave.Kentucky(10-6, 1-3 Southeastern Conference)lost its second successive game and had its 28-game house winning streak dropped in the Gamecocks. The Wildcats could miss out on the NCAA tournament without a turn-around, and Calipari has been slammed on social media.The Wildcats were coming off a 78-52 loss at No. 3 Alabama and have lost to Michigan State,

Gonzaga, UCLA and Missouri by double digits after beginning the season ranked No. 4 in the AP Top 25. On Tuesday night, the Wildcats never ever led but rallied within 69-68 prior to missing out on numerous efforts to tie the game in the final seconds.The Longhorns fired Chris Beard on Jan. 5 after he was charged in December with felony domestic violence for an incident including his fiancée.Calipari, a Hall of Famer, stated on his weekly radio show Monday night he hasn’t talked to Texas, including that he remains concentrated on Kentucky.The Associated Press contributed to this report.