Mark Pope, Kentucky

Kentucky Head Coach Mark Pope Is Trending After Latest Win
After the 2023-24 college basketball season, Kentucky head coach John Calipari left for the same job with the Arkansas Razorbacks. It was a surprising move, especially going from one SEC program to another.
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.
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.
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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 gives UK basketball injury updates after Kentucky beats Tennessee at Rupp Arena
After UK basketball’s home win against Tennessee, Mark Pope gave injury updates on guards Lamont Butler and Jaxson Robinson.
The honeymoon is over for Mark Pope & Kentucky: Can the first-year coach handle BBN?
The Kentucky Wildcats' back-to-back ugly losses have the vocal portion of the fanbase quickly turning on first-year head coach Mark Pope.
What Mark Pope’s first 23 games as UK coach tell us about Kentucky basketball’s future
Nevertheless, as No. 15 UK (16-7, 5-5 SEC) prepares to face No. 5 Tennessee (20-4, 7-4 SEC) at Rupp Arena on Tuesday night, some trends have emerged that seem likely to shape the future of Pope’s tenure as Wildcats coach.
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.
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.
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Mark Pope Talks About John Calipari’s Departure for Arkansas in New Vice Documentary: ‘It Blew My Mind’
John Calipari‘s departure from Kentucky for Arkansas this offseason shocked the college basketball world. It even surprised his successor, Kentucky head coach Mark Pope. Pope shared his reaction to ...
NCAAB News: Mark Pope reveals Kentucky’s secret weapon
Fortunately for them, backup freshman Trent Noah gave them a strong push off the bench. While his numbers didn’t point out, ...
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 ...
Mark Pope planning to tweak rotation ahead of Kentucky's matchup with South Carolina
Kentucky is looking to bounce back on Saturday against South Carolina after a blowout loss to Ole Miss, now losing four of ...
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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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Mark Pope looking for ‘magical touch’ to unlock new skills in Kentucky players
Kentucky earned a victory when it needed it most against South Carolina on Saturday, snapping a two-game skid and improving ...
Mark Pope's first Kentucky team shares similarities with John Calipari's last
John Calipari's final team as the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats was a frustrating team for Big Blue Nation as the ...