Mark Pope, Kentucky

Blame game? Mark Pope is a refreshing contrast from John Calipari after Kentucky loss
Mark Pope refused to blame the referees or make excuses for Kentucky's upset loss at Georgia on Tuesday night, a refreshing change of pace from the John Calipari years.
Mark Pope explains why Kentucky basketball struggled to rebound in loss to Georgia
Kentucky basketball put up another clunker Tuesday night in Athens. Mark Pope’s UK team fell behind by 13 points at halftime and eventually lost by that same margin, 82-69, to Georgia in the Wildcats’ first SEC road game of the season.
Kentucky coach Mark Pope has confidence in his players and it is clearly paying off
Every time Kentucky's players talk to the media, one thing they talk about time and time again is how much confidence Mark Pope has in his guys. Sometimes athle
Kentucky's first-half mentality, in SEC loss to Georgia, must change to excel in March
There was no second-half comeback for Kentucky basketball. Georgia was too tough to tame Tuesday, handing UK an 82-69 loss at Stegeman Coliseum.
Kentucky keeps falling behind in the first half of big games. How will Mark Pope fix it?
Against most high-major opponents this season, UK basketball has trailed by double digits in the first half. How can Kentucky stop this trend?
Mark Pope says Kentucky's game against Florida will be 'another top 10 battle'
A 12-point halftime lead turned into a 34-point domination over the Bears, The Wildcats needed something to feel good following the 20-point loss to Ohio State 10 days earlier, and they got just that.
What was the difference in Kentucky basketball’s loss at Georgia?
Kentucky men’s basketball guard Lamont Butler talks to the media after the Wildcats’ 82-69 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2024. Butler was asked what was the difference in the game as UK fell to 12-3.
Kentucky basketball falls behind and can’t recover in road SEC opener at Georgia
Slow starts against quality opponents are becoming a theme for Mark Pope’s first Kentucky basketball team. The sixth-ranked Wildcats dropped their road SEC opener to Georgia 82-69 on Tuesday night inside a vibrant Stegeman Coliseum in Athens.
Mark Pope says Kentucky staying fresh and focused is DNA of a winning team
Kentucky basketball is now getting ready for the absolute grind of conference play with the SEC being as good as it has ever ...
As a year of change comes to a close, Mark Pope discusses UK basketball’s win to cap 2024
Until then, and following UK’s win over Brown to ring in the new year, Pope spoke with media members at Rupp Arena to further ...
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Brown: Mark Pope's Kentucky basketball system works. Why that's great news for UK players
Remember when being labeled a "system" player was a bad thing? Kentucky basketball’s Mark Pope has turned that old-school knock into something else entirely. Pope’s system has made his ...
Where is Kentucky basketball in updated AP Top 25, new USA TODAY Coaches Poll?
Where are Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats in new AP Top 25 basketball poll and USA TODAY Coaches Poll ahead of their SEC game ...
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Ex-Georgia basketball coach Mark Fox returns to Stegeman Coliseum: 'A lot of good memories'
Former UGA coach Mark Fox walked into Stegeman Coliseum as a coach again, this time with Kentucky, leaving him to reflect on ...
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SEC News: Mark Pope’s Alarming Tactical Oversight Has Kentucky Looking Over Their Shoulder
Kentucky men’s basketball head coach Mark Pope’s first season has been a memorable one. The post SEC News: Mark Pope’s ...
Kentucky basketball fans should savor this squad — but there is one thing to worry about
If you are letting yourself dream about Mark Pope’s first Kentucky team making a run at the national title, there’s one big ...
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Mark Pope breaks down what makes Koby Brea best shooter in college basketball
When Koby Brea puts up a shot, Kentucky fans collectively hold their breath, confidently waiting to watch the ball sink ...