Kentucky basketball’s Mark Pope

Five-star PF Nate Ament on Mark Pope 'He's a high character coach'
Kentucky is making a late push after five-star power forward Nate Ament, and despite coming from behind, the Wildcats seem to be making up some ground. Ament r
Kentucky fans heated over Mark Pope's absence on Coach of the Year Watch List
The list of head coaches on the Naismith Midseason Coach of the Year Watch List has dropped, and Kentucky fans are disgusted with Mark Pope's absence.
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.
Kentucky's Mark Pope refuses to be 'baited' into answer on star's struggles vs. Alabama
Kentucky basketball fell short against Alabama once again on Saturday in another high-scoring affair. Despite a strong start by Mark Pope and the Wildcats, the Crimson Tide rallied back late in the first half and ran away with the game in a 96-83 win in Tuscaloosa.
What Mark Pope’s first 23 games as UK coach tell us about Kentucky basketball’s future
In his first 23 games as Kentucky’s head coach, Mark Pope has led the Wildcats to seven Quad 1 victories. In all of men’s NCAA Division I basketball, only Auburn (12) and Tennessee (eight) have more Quad 1 wins. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Kentucky basketball’s Mark Pope after loss to Alabama: ‘We’re obsessed with getting better’
Kentucky men’s basketball coach Mark Pope talks to the media after the Wildcats’ 96-83 loss to Alabama on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa.
It's egregious that Mark Pope was not on the Midseason Coach of the Year Watch List
Mark Pope was not included in the Naismith Midseason Coach of the Year Watch List, which is very surprising to see. For reference, fellow first year coach Pat Kelsey, who is at in-state rival Louisville,
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 explains how to tell when Kentucky's offense is at its highest level
It isn't the efficiency that is Mark Pope begging. It's the volume of threes. Especially in SEC play, Kentucky has yet to put ...
In evaluating Mark Pope’s first season, don’t lose sight of bigger picture
The new Kentucky men’s basketball coach has already hit some important benchmarks even as UK’s season has become uneven.
Mark Pope Admits Kentucky Must Play 'Perfect' Amid Injuries to Lineup
Kentucky continues to be without its three main players, with Kerr Kriisa, Lamont Butler, and Jaxson Robinson as they are recovering from their injuries.
Mark Pope says Oklahoma is a dangerous transition team with dynamic scorers
Kentucky basketball is getting ready to take their first-ever trip to Norman, OK to take on the Oklahoma Sooners in a late ...
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Mark Pope’s Kentucky honeymoon phase refuses to fade: ‘This means something’
Mark Pope rides the elevator at Rupp Arena ... “If this is just going to be about you, then you won’t like Kentucky,” Pope says. “The demands will be too high on your time.
Otega Oweh just had his worst game as a Kentucky Wildcat. His next one could get weird
Kentucky’s leading scorer, Otega Oweh, managed just two points in a frustrating loss to Alabama last time out. His next road ...
Mark Pope says Kentucky is a 'brand-new' team without Lamont Butler, Jaxson Robinson
Kentucky basketball has been hit with some adversity with injuries this season. Kerr Kriisa has been out with a foot injury ...