Kentucky, Mark Pope

How Kentucky coach Mark Pope decided to follow a legend
I said, 'Mark, I gave you a warning.' And Coach Pitino was like, 'Tony, go run on the treadmill!'" For Pope, Delk's warning wasn't enough to change his assignment. Pitino said Pope earned the nod as captain of that Kentucky squad for the same reasons his ...
Kentucky basketball depth chart: How Mark Pope rebuilt roster after John Calipari's exit
New Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope built the Wildcats' roster from scratch after John Calipari left the program for Arkansas.
Coach Mark Pope's goal for Kentucky basketball? Grabbing at least 100 rebounds in game
Mark Pope hopes Kentucky basketball has a game with at least 100 rebounds one day. And UK's first-year coach knows how outlandish that goal sounds.
Mark Pope shares what Kentucky needs to improve on to get to the next level
In the blowout win over Wright State, Kentucky pulled down seven offensive rebounds. The Wildcats lost the battle on the offensive glass as Wright State pulled down 11. Here is what Coach Pope had to say about pulling down offensive boards at his Thursday press conference,
Mark Pope summons ‘Kentucky magic’ in his first night as head coach of the Wildcats
Kentucky beat Wright State by 41 points in Mark Pope’s first game as the team’s head coach. Afterward, Pope talked about the importance of the evening.
Kentucky basketball 7-footer Amari Williams has big showing in first game of Mark Pope era
Kentucky basketball 7-footer Amari Williams had a big debut showing to begin the Mark Pope era at Rupp Arena as UK rolled to a win over Wright State.
Mark Pope praises Kentucky’s commitment to improving through 2 games
Mark Pope wanted more intensity on the offensive glass, and that’s exactly what he got Saturday. The Kentucky Wildcats have two blowout victories on the season, but those two games were certainly different,
Three takeaways from a stellar first game for Mark Pope as Kentucky basketball coach
On the occasion of Pope’s official debut as the Cats’ head coach, so much of the appropriate 41-point win — Pope wore No. 41 during his days as a Cat — centered on what Kentucky did on the defensive end. “I was very impressed with their physicality defensively,” Wright State coach Clint Sargent said afterward.
Former Kentucky star Anthony Davis shares his thoughts on Mark Pope
Coach John Calipari leaving for Arkansas came as a bit of a shock, so it is always interesting to hear his former Kentucky player's thoughts on Coach Mark Pope
Anthony Davis is “loving” Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats: “Pope is hope”
The Kentucky Wildcats hired a new head coach this offseason, as Mark Pope came over from BYU to lead the program. Not every alumni has been able to express their feelings about Pope's addition and long-time head coach John Calipari's subtraction.
Kentucky overcomes Cooper Flagg's huge night, earns Mark Pope's first signature victory
Everything was set up for Flagg to deliver a signature moment on the Champions Classic stage, but for one of the only times ...
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No. 19 Kentucky takes down No. 6 Duke in Champions Classic
Kentucky was down 46-37 at the half, but the Wildcats clawed their way back for a 77-72 win. This was new UK head coach ...
Mark Pope working toward sustained success for Kentucky basketball in NCAA Tournament, SEC
Kentucky is college basketball's winningest program. But it's fallen short of that standard in recent years. Here's how Mark ...
Kentucky vs Duke score: Live updates, highlights from UK basketball Champions Classic game
It's Kentucky vs Duke in the 2024 Champions Classic in Atlanta. Follow for live score updates as Kentucky basketball faces ...
Amari Williams says Kentucky matches up well with Duke
Kentucky has a big test on their hands as they get set to take on the No. 6 Duke Blue Devils. Of course, there's a lot of ...
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Kentucky’s keys are in the hands of a coach unlike any other
Mark Pope, all 6 feet and 10 inches of him ... lore and was drafted with the 52nd overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft. But ...
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Countdown to Tipoff | Kentucky vs. Duke matchups, picks, TV info
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- First-year Kentucky men's basketball coach Mark Pope has been revving his team's engines ...
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Who is Kentucky's new coach? Meet Mark Pope replacing John Calipari after 15 seasons
Instead, now the Mark Pope era begins in Lexington. As the Wildcats embark on the 2024-25 campaign, it's a former player ...