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Former Kentucky assistant coach Orlando Antigua returns to Illinois

Former Kentucky men’s basketball assistant coach Orlando Antigua rejoined the coaching staff at Illinois after the departure of John Calipari in the offseason.

Antigua joined Kentucky for the second time in 2021 as part of Calipari’s staff before “Cal” left for Arkansas shortly after the Cats were upset by Oakland in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament.

Kentucky Wildcats associate coach Orlando Antigua talks to a referee during the No. 6 Kentucky vs. No. 11 Providence mens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina.