Kentucky, Mark Pope

Mark Pope showed his coaching mettle on one of college basketball’s biggest stages
The history books will show that Mark Pope was named the University of Kentucky’s head men’s basketball coach on April 12, 2024. But it was on Nov. 12, 2024, when Pope made the UK coaching job his. On one of men’s college basketball’s biggest ...
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,
And just like that, Mark Pope has brought back Kentucky basketball
It took 3 games for Kentucky to come back to college hoops prominence ... but it also took several hundred games of experience for a wily veteran group that overachieved against Duke.
Kentucky basketball shows Mark Pope he has great team with a lot of heart | C.L. Brown
Kentucky coach Mark Pope doesn’t need the best of the best now; he’s got himself a squad that has plenty of talent and heart.
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.
How Kentucky coach Mark Pope decided to follow a legend
It wasn't an easy decision, but when Mark Pope decided to return to coach his alma mater, he took on all the pressure of UK fandom.
Mark Pope just had his first signature coaching moment at Kentucky
It didn’t take long for Mark Pope to win over Big Blue Nation. pic.twitter.com/9o1umXbMVc Kentucky rallied from a 9-point halftime deficit to stun superstar Cooper Flagg and the Blue Devils, who missed 11 of their final 14 field goal attempts down the stretch.
Kentucky's no-name approach to 2024-25 season is by necessity, but also by design of new coach Mark Pope
When longtime Kentucky coach John Calipari left for Arkansas, replacement Mark Pope had only one way to build a roster: the transfer portal. Tuesday's win over Duke showed he made all the right choices.
How referees could help Mark Pope’s offense become even more explosive this season
A point of emphasis in the NCAA rule book for this college basketball season could benefit Mark Pope’s Kentucky Wildcats in a ...
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Former Kentucky coach Rick Pitino had a message for Mark Pope after the win over Duke
Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats made the trip to Atlanta ... Big Blue Nation loves seeing the relationship between ...
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Kentucky basketball HC Mark Pope’s humble response after upset win over Duke
In his first top-10 win as the Kentucky basketball head coach, Mark Pope remained humble when talking about the win. ...
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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.
Kentucky's win over Duke proved the Wildcats are still title contenders under Mark Pope
No. 19 Kentucky got its first look at a big dog Tuesday with its game against No. 6 Duke, and by walking away from the ...
Duke basketball vs Kentucky final score: Wildcats, Mark Pope pull off upset in Champions Classic
It's Duke vs Kentucky in the 2024 Champions Classic. Follow along for live score and game updates at State Farm Arena.
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Pope, Kentucky show their mettle
ATLANTA -- The history books will show that Mark Pope was named the University of Kentucky's head men's basketball coach on April 12, 2024. But it was on Nov. 12, 2024, when Pope made the UK ...
A coach took the road less traveled, and Kentucky loves basketball again
Mark Pope once made a life-changing decision in a medical school dean’s office. Fifteen years later, he and the Wildcats are ...