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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 assi
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 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.
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'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.
Coach Mark Pope's goal for Kentucky basketball? Grabbing at least 100 rebounds in game
Mark Pope hopes Kentucky basketball has a game with at least 100 rebounds one day. And UK's first-year coach knows how outlandish that goal sounds.
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 in Atlanta.
Duke basketball vs Kentucky final score: Wildcats, Mark Pope pull off upset in Champions Classic
No. 18 Kentucky picked up an early signature win over No. 6 Duke in the Champions Classic Tuesday. Follow for a recap of scores, highlights and more:
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.
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.
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.
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 sparks Kentucky revival with the type of win -- and team -- Wildcats had missed under Coach Cal
Just three days after former Kentucky coach John Calipari guided a team that only took 20 3-pointers, and made a mere five of ...
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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.
Pope, Kentucky show their mettle
The history books will show that Mark Pope was named the University of Kentucky's head men's basketball coach on April 12, 2024.