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Kentucky Coach Mark Pope shares how to get a team of new faces to come together
When a new coach is hired in college basketball, generally, there is a lot of roster turnover, and that was the case this offseason for the Kentucky Wildcats. C
Mark Pope shares how he’s adjusted to being Kentucky head coach
Kentucky stunned fans around the nation when it named Mark Pope its next men’s basketball head coach. Pope’s only previous head coaching experience was at Utah Valley (2015-19) and BYU (2019-24). He’s never won a game in the NCAA Tournament and never recruited a Top-10 freshmen class.
Mark Pope hopes this Kentucky basketball team gets to write something special in 2025
Mark Pope talked about his vision for his first season as Kentucky’s basketball coach Tuesday afternoon. His goals in year one are as lofty as they come.
Big Blue Heaven: Mark Pope’s Quest to Give Kentucky Basketball Back to the Fans
The new Wildcats coach and former player brings humility, for the first time since the Tubby Smith era, and a sense of communal ownership.
Mark Pope embraces role as coach at Kentucky: ‘This is BBN. There’s nowhere like it’
This is the second in a series of stories from Kentucky Today sports editor Keith Taylor’s exclusive interview with Kentucky men’s basketball coach Mark Pope. By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today To Mark Pope,
Mark Pope’s Kentucky basketball team must answer these questions in 2024-25 to see success
If the Kentucky Wildcats are going to see success during 2024-25 college basketball season, Mark Pope’s UK basketball team must answer these questions
3 keys for Mark Pope's Kentucky basketball team heading into 2024-25 season
What must go right for Kentucky basketball to reach its potential this season? Three keys for first-year coach Mark Pope and the Wildcats in 2024-25.
Kentucky basketball's Mark Pope recalls sermon teaching them to 'be still' in this melee
Kentucky's Mark Pope recalls Sunday sermon teaching them to "be still" in this melee. Hear how it applies to UK basketball.
Kentucky basketball Pro Day: Ten things we learned from Mark Pope’s first open practice
We got a look at Mark Pope’s first Kentucky basketball team during the program’s Pro Day event Monday night. Here’s what stuck out about the Cats.
Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope shares his opinions on starting lineups
Kentucky Basketball's Annual Media Day was on October 8th, and the local media heard from Coach Mark Pope and the players. One of the most interesting quotes f
Kentucky men's basketball coach Mark Pope talks about his team ahead of new season
New Kentucky head coach Mark Pope is excited for the Wildcats to take the court this season.
Mark Pope is set to make an in-home visit to a very important 2025 five-star forward
Mark Pope is still after some elite talent in the 2025 class, and one of his top targets is five-star forward Caleb Wilson.
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Sturgill Simpson trolls Arkansas fans about John Calipari, Kentucky: ‘Mark Pope ain’t f***ing around’
Sturgill Simpson got in on the newfound rivalry between Kentucky and Arkansas. At his tour stop last night in Rogers, ...
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Mark Pope stresses importance of finding quiet as noise builds
Mark Pope was inspired by a sermon he attended in the days leading up to Kentucky‘s annual media day earlier this week. It ...
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Kentucky football: What is path to bowl eligibility for coach Mark Stoops, 2024 Wildcats?
Kentucky football has made a bowl game eight consecutive seasons. With three wins so far in 2024, what is Wildcats' path to ...
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Kentucky makes the final seven schools for one top 10 2025 recruit
Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope has a tall task ahead of him. Fans are used to elite recruiting classes under former coach John Calipari, and will expect the same from Pope. He's off to a good ...
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UK game times, TV designations set for Pope's first season
Mark Pope’s official debut as coach of the Wildcats at home against Wright State is set for 7 p.m. on Nov. 4 against Wright ...