Kentucky, Mark Pope

Are Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats peaking at the perfect time for the NCAA Tournament?
The main reason the Wildcats have been playing well of late is strictly due to the improvement on defense. The defense is all the way up to 56th on KenPom, which is a massive impr
Mark Pope credits Kentucky players for making history in first season
Kentucky appeared to be in dire straits. It’s new head coach, Mark Pope, didn’t have a single NCAA Tournament win under his belt, no scholarship players were returning on the roster and John Calipari was taking over half of his 2024 recruiting class with him to Arkansas.
Three freshmen got chances for Kentucky this season. Mark Pope will need them in March
Collin Chandler, Trent Noah and Travis Perry have grown as players over the course of Kentucky’s season. They could be important for the Cats’ tournament hopes.
Mark Pope explains what will go into the construction of his 2025-26 Kentucky roster
With the NCAA Tournament right around the corner, Mark Pope and his staff aren't too far away from having to start putting together the 2025-26 roster. The Wil
Mark Pope doubles down on Kentucky’s desire to win SEC Tournament: “That’s why we’re going down there.”
Mark Pope hasn’t been shy about Kentucky‘s goal entering postseason play, starting with the SEC Tournament in Nashville. It’s the same message he shared during his introductory press conference in April,
It’s SEC Tournament time. What is Mark Pope’s coaching history in conference tournaments?
How did Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope fare in conference tournaments when he was the coach at Utah Valley and BYU?
Mark Pope explains how Kentucky's defense has been elite lately
Mark Pope said on Thursday that both Butler and Andrew Carr, who is on the side of recovery from a back injury, came out perfect in terms of health from Tuesday's win over LSU. That's a great sign for Kentucky as the postseason looms,
Kentucky fans will love hearing Mark Pope’s thoughts on preparing for the SEC Tournament
As the Kentucky Wildcats prepare for the SEC Tournament, the Wildcats are taking a different approach compared to previous years. Under head coach Mark Pope, the emphasis on scouting and preparation has intensified,
Mark Pope has a favorite SEC Tournament memory. ‘One of the most special games in my life’
Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope has a favorite memory from the SEC Tournament, and he’s hoping his players can experience something similar this week.
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Kentucky on Cloud Nine as Mark Pope’s 28-Year-Old Rick Pitino Memory Becomes X-Factor
When Kentucky hosted its annual Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena to introduce the Mark Pope era, there was one familiar face in the crowd—Rick Pitino. The post Kentucky on Cloud Nine as Mark Pope’s ...
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Mark Pope says playing for Rick Pitino at Kentucky helped prepare him for first postseason as coach
Mark Pope has not won a game in the NCAA Tournament across nine seasons at Utah Valley and BYU, earning two bids in 2021 and ...
Grading Mark Pope's first regular season as the Kentucky basketball head coach
Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats finished up the regular season on Saturday with a massive road win over #15 Missouri, ...
Freshmen Shine in Kentucky’s Win Over Missouri, Earning Praise from Coach Mark Pope
This game marked a significant step forward for the young Wildcats, as they continue to find their footing at the collegiate ...
ESPN bracketology expert details what Kentucky basketball’s NCAA Tournament seed might be
ESPN bracketology expert Joe Lunardi talks about the season so far for Kentucky basketball, and what the Cats’ NCAA Tournament seed might be.
Mark Pope says Kentucky is on the 'uptick' with figuring out the rotation
Kentucky has dealt with a lot this season, especially when it comes to injuries. The Wildcats have been dealing with an ...