Kentucky, Mark Pope

Mark Pope won his first 11 home games as Kentucky basketball coach. Where does that rank?
Kentucky's Mark Pope started his coaching career at Rupp Arena with 11 straight wins. How does that start compare to other first-year UK coaches?
Mark Pope says Kentucky has some 'pretty clear spaces' to improve on
Coming off of a high-scoring 102-97 loss to #4 Alabama, Kentucky has a lot of things, especially defensively, that they are working to improve on. With no mid-w
Mark Pope believes Kentucky is finally ‘learning the whistle’ in the SEC: “Our guys are pretty good at getting better.”
You may recall Mark Pope said his Kentucky program was ‘seeing some trends where we can really, really aggressively attack and make some strides’ following its ‘sweeping review’ of SEC officiating. There was clear frustration in how the Wildcats could go from averaging 16.
Kentucky coach Mark Pope says week off serves as ‘pathway’ for Wildcats to get healthy
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky gets a rare break this week to prepare for the remainder of the regular season. The Wildcats (14-4, 3-2 Southeastern Conference) fell to No. 9 in this week’s Associated Press Top 25 poll following a 102-97 loss to No.
Kentucky HC Mark Pope's big regret after heartbreaking loss to Alabama
One of the best games of the college basketball season took place on Saturday as Nate Oats and No. 4 Alabama went on the road to Rupp Arena to take on Mark Pope and No. 8 Kentucky in Lexington. The two teams battled back and forth in a high-scoring affair before Alabama eventually made a few more plays to come out on top 102-97.
NCAAB News: Mark Pope explains what makes this Kentucky team so unique
More than that, Mark Pope deserves a lot of credit for what he’s done. He built a team entirely off of the transfer portal, and while they might not be as talented as other teams, they’ve still fared well.
Mark Pope is learning how to take advantage of how SEC officials call games
Lately, especially in SEC play, fouls have been an issue for this Kentucky team, and it reared it's ugly head against Alabama as the Crimson Tide got to the free-throw line 34 times, essentially at will.
Tuesday Headlines: Mark Pope working aggressively to solve Kentucky’s foul issues
Pope inherited a team that had zero returning players from the previous season’s rotation and was tasked with filling out an entire roster through the transfer portal as well as
Mark Pope says Amari Williams has been a 'difference-maker' for Kentucky this season
Kentucky has been taking advantage of their week off in-between games, but that means they have had even more time to prepare ...
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Brown: Kentucky's experience will carry Mark Pope's Cats through grueling SEC schedule
Experienced teams know the right moment to inhale. "I love winning a game where we never felt great," UK coach Mark Pope ...
How fun is this?' Pope loving his season of coaching in the SEC
Although the league is stocked from top to bottom, the Kentucky coach said it’s “awesome” and “fun” to be part of a ...
Mark Pope says Vandy is a high-turnover, fast-paced transition team
Kentucky is really going to have to protect the ball, as Vandy is ranked 19th nationally and 2nd in the SEC in turnovers, ...
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UK NOTEBOOK: Pope, Cats discover fouling trend in 2 SEC losses
LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Kentucky coach Mark Pope is always looking for a competitive edge. That’s why Pope and his staff have ...
UK basketball’s Rupp Arena winning streak is over. Mark Pope recaps the loss to Alabama.
For the first time under Mark Pope’s leadership, UK basketball lost at Rupp Arena. The Kentucky coach explains a home defeat ...
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Mark Pope believes Brandon Garrison will be a ‘big-time’ shooter: ‘He’s got all the ingredients.’
Brandon Garrison didn’t attempt a single three-pointer during his freshman season at Oklahoma State. The vast majority of his ...