Kentucky, Mark Pope

Mark Pope says Kentucky is "hungry to grow" and keep working to improve
Kentucky basketball has already picked up a signature win on their resume three games in by beating No. 6 Duke on Tuesday night in the Champions Classic. A win
Even Kentucky haters of the highest order will find themselves liking Mark Pope
Hating Kentucky isn’t cool or fun anymore because Kentucky’s coach is both. Mark Pope is relentlessly likable, which means Kentucky basketball has become likable. Adjust accordingly.
Mark Pope just had his first signature coaching moment at Kentucky
Pope played two seasons at Kentucky, winning a national championship with the program in 1996 under legendary coach Rick Pitino. Following five seasons piloting BYU, Pope accepted the head job for the Wildcats this past April to succeed John Calipari.
Mark Pope's players understand what it means to play with "Kentucky" across their chest
When Mark Pope was first hired as the head coach at Kentucky, a big emphasis he had when finding players to fill the roster were players who understand the assignment, what it means to play at Kentucky,
Mark Pope led Kentucky basketball to a signature win over Duke. Here’s what he said after.
Kentucky basketball has its first signature win of the Mark Pope coaching era. The No. 19-ranked Wildcats toppled No. 6 Duke 77-72 in the Champions Classic on Tuesday night at State Farm Arena. Despite trailing by as many as 10 points late in the first half,
Mark Pope deflects praise for Kentucky's win over Duke: 'Not about me at all'
Mark Pope delivered an early signature win as Kentucky's head coach, but he's putting the attention on his players.
Oweh's Big Plays Give Mark Pope His First Big Win for No. 19 Kentucky, Beating No. 6 Duke 77-72
Otega Oweh knocked down four free throws in the final 10.3 seconds and No. 19 Kentucky claimed the first big win of Mark Pope’s coaching tenure, knocking off No. 6 Duke 77-72 at the Champions Classic
Mark Pope after Kentucky basketball’s win over Duke: ‘I like our group’
Kentucky men’s basketball coach Mark Pope speaks to the media after the Wildcats’ 77-72 win over the Duke Blue Devils in the Champions Classic at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.
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The transfer portal is ‘really important’ to Mark Pope, but continuity is key to success
Mark Pope had no choice but to go all-in on the transfer portal entering his first season as the Kentucky men’s basketball ...
Mark Pope's top 2025 target cancels Arkansas visit and is videoed working out in Kentucky shirt
Mark Pope knocked recruiting out of the park early into his Kentucky tenure, both in high school and in the transfer portal.
Mark Pope showed his coaching mettle on one of college basketball’s biggest stages
On one of men’s college basketball’s biggest regular-season stages, Kentucky coaching made a decisive difference as the No.
Mark Pope sparks Kentucky revival with the type of win -- and team -- Wildcats had missed under Coach Cal
Just three days after former Kentucky coach John Calipari guided a team that only took 20 3-pointers, and made a mere five of ...
Jasper Johnson and Malachi Moreno are staying home to play at UK. Mark Pope explains why.
Mark Pope spoke to the Herald-Leader about Jasper Johnson and Malachi Moreno, two Kentucky natives who will play for UK ...
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3 Reasons Mark Pope Is Making a Difference at Kentucky
Mark Pope has brought fresh air to Kentucky’s basketball program, sparking a revival that resonates deeply with fans.
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Mitch Barnhart likes Mark Pope’s balance in recruiting: “Anybody can recruit, but not everybody can evaluate”
It would be hard to script a better start to the Mark Pope era than what’s happened thus far. Kentucky’s win vs. No. 6 Duke ...