Makar sits with Calipari, Toews at Nuggets game

Avalanche defenseman shares UMass connection with legendary coach, also joined by teammate

Makar Toews Calipari
By Christopher Detwiler
@Chris_Detwiler NHL.com Staff Writer

Different eras, different sports, same school for Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar and legendary basketball coach John Calipari.

Sharing a UMass connection, the two sat together during Monday's Denver Nuggets playoff basketball game against the Phoenix Suns.

Calipari coached basketball at UMass from 1988-1996 while Makar played hockey for the Minutemen from 2017-2019.

Makar was also joined by Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews at the game.

While Makar and Toews make a great pair on the ice, seems like they're not a bad duo courtside either. Add in Calipari, and you've got quite the crew.

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