Kentucky, Mark Pope

Mark Pope has a vision for what Kentucky basketball should be. He saw it Tuesday night
With Lamont Butler and Jaxson Robinson watching how it ended from the sidelines, Mark Pope saw the best of Kentucky basketball right before his eyes.
Kentucky's Mark Pope keeps stunning record vs. Tennessee clean with upset win
Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope is getting the job done against Tennessee. He's now 8-0 against the school, representing the Wildcats.
John Calipari won't be the first former Kentucky basketball coach to return to Rupp Arena
John Calipari will return to Rupp Arena this weekend when his Arkansas team takes on Kentucky. He's not the first former Wildcats coach to come back
What Mark Pope’s first 23 games as UK coach tell us about Kentucky basketball’s future
In the big picture of Kentucky basketball, the 23 games Mark Pope has served as head coach is not an ample sample size. Nevertheless, as No. 15 UK (16-7, 5-5 SEC) prepares to face No. 5 Tennessee (20-4, 7-4 SEC) at Rupp Arena on Tuesday night, some trends have emerged that seem likely to shape the future of Pope’s tenure as Wildcats coach.
Mark Pope and Cats recap triumphant sweep over Tennessee
The win awarded Kentucky a season sweep of Tennessee and Rick Barnes after beating the Volunteers late last month in Knoxville. There were multiple factors in the win, but it’s
Kentucky head coach Mark Pope talks about victory over No. 4 Tennessee at Rupp Arena
Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope talks about the Wildcats' second victory in two weeks over fourth-ranked Tennessee at Rupp Arena.
Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s gritty win against the Tennessee Volunteers
Ansley Almonor completed an and-one on a Euro-step drive to the hoop. Koby Brea hit a pair of 3-pointers and found Brandon Garrison for a jam. The Cats made seven of their eight free throws over the final 2:41.
Kentucky basketball proves again it's the Kryptonite for Tennessee's daunting defense
Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats solved Tennessee's daunting defense for the second time this season and completed a ...
Kentucky basketball injury update: Lamont Butler reinjures shoulder after hard fall
Kentucky basketball fifth-year senior guard Lamont Butler left the game in the second half Tuesday after hitting the court ...
What happened to basketball coaches after they left Kentucky? Most took strange turns
From Adolph Rupp’s post-retirement gig in basketball to John Calipari’s current job, just about every former Kentucky coach has seen his life after the Wildcats take a weird turn.
Kentucky Basketball Coach Admits To Locker Room Vandalism In Bloody-Handed Press Conference
Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope hasn't been thrilled with his team's performance over the last two games. The Wildcats ...
Texas vs Kentucky: Preview, prediction, how to watch SEC women's basketball game
Thursday might be mistaken for a SEC award show since the winners of the conference's last four player of the week honors ...
Who is the Vanderbilt basketball coach? What to know about Mark Byington before Auburn game
Here's what you need to know about Mark Byington, the first-year Vanderbilt basketball coach with wins over Tennessee and ...
Tennessee basketball's Rick Barnes gets 100% real on what cost Volunteers in loss to Kentucky
Tennessee basketball head coach Rick Barnes did not hold back in breaking down what cost the Volunteers in their loss to ...
Kentucky Women’s Basketball Thriving Under Kenny Brooks in First Season
Kentucky head coach Kenny Brooks talks with guard Georgia Amoore (3) during an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.