Mark Pope

Mark Pope liked Kentucky's improvements defensively against No. 6 Duke
Kentucky pulled off a big statement win on Tuesday against No. 6 Duke in the Champions Classic, but it did not come easy. With the Wildcats down nine at halftim
Even Kentucky haters of the highest order will find themselves liking Mark Pope
Hating Kentucky isn’t cool or fun anymore because Kentucky’s coach is both. Mark Pope is relentlessly likable, which means Kentucky basketball has become likable. Adjust accordingly.
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,
Mark Pope says Kentucky is "hungry to grow" and keep working to improve
Kentucky basketball has already picked up a signature win on their resume three games in by beating No. 6 Duke on Tuesday night in the Champions Classic. A win
Mark Pope just had his first signature coaching moment at Kentucky
Pope played two seasons at Kentucky, winning a national championship with the program in 1996 under legendary coach Rick Pitino. Following five seasons piloting BYU, Pope accepted the head job for the Wildcats this past April to succeed John Calipari.
Kentucky's win over Duke proved the Wildcats are still a title contender 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 Champions Classic clash with the 77-72 win, the Wildcats proved themselves to still be big dogs too.
Mark Pope deflects praise for Kentucky's win over Duke: 'Not about me at all'
Mark Pope delivered an early signature win as Kentucky's head coach, but he's putting the attention on his players.
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.
Oweh's Big Plays Give Mark Pope His First Big Win for No. 19 Kentucky, Beating No. 6 Duke 77-72
Otega Oweh knocked down four free throws in the final 10.3 seconds and No. 19 Kentucky claimed the first big win of Mark Pope’s coaching tenure, knocking off No. 6 Duke 77-72 at the Champions Classic
Mark Pope's players understand what it means to play with "Kentucky" across their chest
When Mark Pope was first hired as the head coach at Kentucky, a big emphasis he had when finding players to fill the roster were players who understand the assignment, what it means to play at Kentucky,
Mark Pope after Kentucky basketball’s win over Duke: ‘I like our group’
Kentucky men’s basketball coach Mark Pope speaks to the media after the Wildcats’ 77-72 win over the Duke Blue Devils in the Champions Classic at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.
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Mark Pope is figuring out how to get the most out of Brandon Garrison
Brandon Garrison transferred to Kentucky from Oklahoma State as the high-upside guy, a former McDonald’s All-American with ...
Mark Pope showed his coaching mettle on one of college basketball’s biggest stages
On one of men’s college basketball’s biggest regular-season stages, Kentucky coaching made a decisive difference as the No.
Jasper Johnson and Malachi Moreno are staying home to play at UK. Mark Pope explains why.
Mark Pope spoke to the Herald-Leader about Jasper Johnson and Malachi Moreno, two Kentucky natives who will play for UK ...
Mark Pope's top 2025 target cancels Arkansas visit and is videoed working out in Kentucky shirt
Mark Pope knocked recruiting out of the park early into his Kentucky tenure, both in high school and in the transfer portal.
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The right fit matters the most to Pope on the recruiting trail
Kentucky men’s basketball coach Mark Pope is looking for the right fit when it comes to putting together a future roster.
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 ...