Kentucky, Mark Pope

Can Kentucky overcome its defensive issues in Year 1 under Mark Pope?
The Wildcats have now given up more than 1.2 points per possession in 5 of their last 9 power-conference games. Since that streak began on Dec. 21, UK has gone 4-5 in such games and has a schedule-adjusted defensive rating that ranks 162nd nationally, per BartTorvik. Can this issue be fixed?
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.
Mark Pope’s Kentucky honeymoon phase refuses to fade: ‘This means something’
The Wildcats are beating expectations and playing pretty ball in Year 1, but their new coach's link with the fan base is powering the vibes.
Mark Pope’s work at Kentucky has fans believing
Mark Pope left BYU 10 months ago to return to his alma mater Kentucky, where he plied his craft at the direction of legendary coach Rick Pitino. Now, as head coach roaming the sidelines of Rupp Arena, that leap of faith is paying off big time.
Kentucky basketball: Mark Pope's Cats shred Tennessee's vaunted defense in victory
Just how impressive was Kentucky basketball's 3-point shooting in Tuesday's win over Tennessee? The Courier Journal puts it into perspective.
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 season. Year one in Arkansas for Coach Calipari has not g
Saturday night belonged to John Calipari, but I’d still rather have Mark Pope as UK coach
If I’m a Kentucky basketball fan, I’d still rather have Mark Pope as my coach. Saturday was one game. Arkansas’ 89-79 win over Kentucky at Rupp Arena counts as one win in the Razorbacks’ ledger just as it counts as one loss on the Kentucky side of the standings.
Kentucky Community on the Verge of a Breakdown After John Calipari “Badly Outcoached” Mark Pope
What was supposed to be a friendly reunion turned ugly as John Calipari stepped onto Rupp Arena for the first time since joining Arkansas! The post Kentucky Community on the Verge of a Breakdown After John Calipari “Badly Outcoached” Mark Pope appeared first on EssentiallySports.
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Mark Pope gives an update on Lamont Butler ahead of the Arkansas game
After fighting through a shoulder injury for a couple of games, Butler did not play in Kentucky's win on Tuesday over #8 Tennessee. Now, at least as of now, Mark Pope says the Wildcats' starting ...
Kentucky basketball facing first real adversity under Mark Pope as Wildcats grapple with Andrew Carr injury
Kentucky point guard Lamont Butler dribbled stealthily along the baseline before turning on a dime back toward the basket, ...
Mark Pope wished he had started the lineup rotation earlier against Arkansas
Kentucky basketball suffered an upset loss to Arkansas on Saturday night in John Calipari's homecoming to Rupp Arena, falling ...
John Calipari’s return to Kentucky results in mixed emotions, boos and an unexpected victory
Arkansas, loser of six of its previous seven entering the game, refused to let down its coach in his return to Big Blue Nation.
Here’s how Kentucky basketball fans reacted when John Calipari appeared in Rupp Arena
Former Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari came back to Rupp Arena with the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday night. Here’s how UK fans greeted him.
Kentucky vs Arkansas score today: UK basketball game updates, highlights from SEC contest
Twenty games into the 2024-25 season, UK is averaging 27.2 attempts from long range per outing. Not bad. But it's not 30.