Kentucky, Mark Pope and College Basketball

Mark Pope has one more goal to accomplish to make this the perfect first season at Kentucky
Mark Pope hasn't been a head college basketball coach for a long time, but he has been excellent early into his career. Coach Pope has had success at all of his
Mark Pope Makes Feelings Known on John Calipari — ‘Kept Kentucky at the Forefront of College Basketball’
John Calipari was the face of Kentucky Wildcats basketball for fifteen years, leading the program to national prominence. He built championship teams, sent players to the NBA, and shaped the team into a powerhouse.
Should Mark Pope shorten Kentucky basketball rotation? He's sticking to his plan. For now.
Even with injuries affecting the Kentucky basketball roster, Mark Pope would prefer to play with a 10-man rotation. The returns have been uneven.
Mark Pope has a vision for what Kentucky basketball should be. He saw it Tuesday night
With Lamont Butler and Jaxson Robinson watching how it ended from the sidelines, Mark Pope saw the best of Kentucky basketball right before his eyes.
Kentucky Head Coach Mark Pope Is Trending After Latest Win
After Calipari's exit, Kentucky wasted no time and hired BYU head coach Mark Pope, who also played college basketball at Kentucky. Fast forward to February, and Pope is crushing it in his first season in Lexington. On Tuesday night, No. 15 Kentucky moved to 17-7 on the year and 6-5 in SC play with a 75-64 win over No. 5 Tennessee.
Kentucky's Mark Pope keeps stunning record vs. Tennessee clean with upset win
Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope is getting the job done against Tennessee. He's now 8-0 against the school, representing the Wildcats.
Mark Pope recaps Kentucky basketball’s rivalry win and season sweep of No. 5 Tennessee
Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope discusses UK’s victory, which included a standout showing from Trent Noah.
Brown: Kentucky's Mark Pope, Louisville's Pat Kelsey on same page when it comes to fans
Louisville basketball coach Pat Kelsey and Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope place the same value on making themselves accessible to fans.
Mark Pope is proving why the SEC should be scared about the future of Kentucky basketball
When Mark Pope was hired as the head coach of the Kentucky basketball program, some were worried that he was not ready for this job. Quickly into his first year in Lexington, Pope has proven he is one of the young stars in the coaching profession,
It’s not just Trent Noah, it’s the way Kentucky’s Mark Pope has developed Trent Noah
Late in Kentucky’s 74-69 loss at Vanderbilt last month, UK coach Mark Pope had lightly used freshman Trent Noah on the floor in a key moment in the game. Vandy guard AJ Hoggard, a veteran with four years of experience at Michigan State before relocating to Nashville,
Mark Pope on Trent Noah after Kentucky’s win over Tennessee
Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope talks about Trent Noah after the Wildcats’ 75-64 win over Tennessee on Feb. 11, 2025, at Rupp Arena.
Mark Pope Provides Injury Updates on Jaxson Robinson and Lamont Butler
Kentucky head coach Mark Pope addressed the ongoing injury concerns surrounding key players Jaxson Robinson and Lamont Butler ...
Fresh legs in late game situations have helped Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats succeed
This offseason, when Kentucky fans were looking at BYU's stats to get a feeling for Mark Pope's system, one of the first ...
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Mark Pope’s Kentucky pulls off major feat which even John Calipari couldn’t do with the Wildcats
Mark Pope made history as head coach of Kentucky basketball by leading the Wildcats to break a school record with their win ...
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Can Kentucky basketball find solution to defensive deficiencies before it's too late?
That's OK | C.L. Brown Should Mark Pope shorten Kentucky basketball rotation ... has him questioning "my faith in the numbers" as the Wildcats' defensive deficiencies persist.
Uh-oh, Mark Pope's Kentucky basketball team offer a reminder of John Calipari as losses mount
Mark Pope’s Kentucky Wildcats don’t play any more defense than John Calipari’s final team that couldn’t guard a Division II ...
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Thrill Awaits Kentucky Nation as 5-Star Talent Offers Much-Needed Hope for Mark Pope
Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats are on the hunt to finalize their elite 2025 recruiting class, which already features ...
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Kentucky HC Mark Pope ribs ESPN analyst for nonsensical take
Kentucky head coach Mark Pope had some fun at ESPN college basketball play-by-play analyst Karl Ravech's expense on Thursday.
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Kentucky's Mark Pope clowns Karl Ravech for his error on the SEC during conference play
Karl Ravech made an inexcusable mistake that sent the college basketball world in a frenzy. On Thursday, Kentucky's Mark Pope ...