Kentucky basketball’s Mark Pope

Mark Pope Expresses Frustration Over Ole Miss Loss, Emphasizes Kentucky’s High Standards
Kentucky head coach Mark Pope didn’t hold back when addressing his frustration following the Wildcats’ 98-84 loss to Ole Miss, even trailing by 23 points going into halftime. After the team’s fourth loss in five games, Pope made it clear that Kentucky is not meeting the program’s high standards—and his emotions boiled over in the locker room.
For Mark Pope, the job of being Kentucky men’s basketball coach officially starts now
UK loses to John Calipari and Arkansas in a game the UK fan base really wanted. For the first time as the Wildcats’ coach, Pope faces adversity.
Kentucky basketball's Mark Pope issues stern declaration after Wildcats' second-straight loss
Despite the Wildcats' showing some heart in the second half against the Rebels, Mark Pope is right. This is Kentucky. There are no moral victories. Regardless of this program bringing in a new coach and players, the standards stay the same. And this team lived up to them through the first half of the season.
Coach Mark Pope blames Kentucky's 1-4 stretch on poor defense
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope pointed to the team's poor defense after an 84-98 loss to Ole Miss on Tuesday night.
Everything Mark Pope said after Kentucky basketball’s defensive disaster at Ole Miss
Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope answers questions after UK’s dismal defensive showing in a road loss at Ole Miss.
HC Mark Pope implies furniture was broken during Kentucky's losing skid
It has not been a great stretch for new head coach Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats. The big headline was that Kentucky welcomed in Arkansas and old head coach John Calipari and lost to the Razorbacks,
Mark Pope reacts to Kentucky basketball's loss at Ole Miss
Kentucky men’s basketball coach Mark Pope reacts to the Wildcats’ 98-84 loss to the Ole Miss Rebels in Oxford, Miss., on Feb. 4, 2025.
Mark Pope made a strong positive comment on former Kentucky coach John Calipari
Coach Mark Pope and John Calipari are about to coach against one another in one of the most highly anticipated games this ...
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Mark Pope won his first 11 home games as Kentucky basketball coach. Where does that rank?
LEXINGTON — Normally jovial and verbose during postgame news conferences, Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope struck ...
Kentucky's Transfer Portal Overhaul: A Blueprint for Redemption
The Kentucky Wildcats find themselves at a critical crossroads following a disappointing 4-8 season in 2024. After missing a ...
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Mark Pope picks up career win No. 200. Looking back at the Kentucky coach’s top victories.
Mark Pope just earned his 200th win as a college basketball head coach. Pope — whose head coaching gigs to date include leading the programs at Utah Valley, BYU and Kentucky, his alma ...
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Mark Pope should be the front runner to be college basketball's Coach of the Year
When Mark Pope was announced as the head basketball coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, the response from Big Blue Nation and college basketball fans was mixed. Some thought it was a home run ...
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Kentucky head basketball coach Mark Pope gives telling insight on Wildcats after impressive Texas A&M win
After his team’s 81-69 victory, Kentucky head coach Mark Pope gave some thoughtful perspective on the Wildcats’ third SEC win. “You know you’re really blessed as a coach when you have ...
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Calls Mount Against Mark Pope as Kentucky Faces Brutal Struggles Against No. 25 Ranked Opponents
Kentucky men's basketball roster is in turmoil, and the heat is rising for head coach Mark Pope. The post Calls Mount Against ...
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Joe Lunardi's Bracketology update sets up a potential matchup between Mark Pope and Rick Pitino
The NCAA Tournament is quickly approaching, which means Mark Pope will be making his tournament debut as the Wildcats head ...