Kentucky basketball’s Mark Pope

The honeymoon is over for Mark Pope & Kentucky: Can the first-year coach handle BBN?
The Kentucky Wildcats' back-to-back ugly losses have the vocal portion of the fanbase quickly turning on first-year head coach Mark Pope.
Mark Pope says Kentucky is dealing with a lot of frustration right now
T he Kentucky Wildcats were ready to get their sixth win of the season as an underdog on Tuesday when they faced Ole Miss on the road, but they dug a hole that was too much to get
Kentucky basketball's Mark Pope reacts to Ole Miss' historic performance
Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope spoke about the loss to Ole Miss where they scored the most points ever in the rivalry.
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.
Turnovers have been a big issue for Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats in SEC play
The Kentucky Wildcats have played eight SEC games and currently sit with a 4-4 record in conference play. If the Wildcats want to have a winning record in SEC p
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.
Here are four trends that should worry Mark Pope — and Kentucky basketball fans
For the Wildcats to end the 2024-25 season on a positive note, at least four areas of concern must be addressed.
Mark Pope left ‘searching for answers’ after Kentucky’s ugliest loss of the season so far
There were a lot of questions after Kentucky’s poor showing at No. 25 Ole Miss on Tuesday night. What can the Wildcats do to turn things around?
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.
Kentucky basketball’s Mark Pope after loss at Ole Miss: ‘I’m doing a poor job’
Kentucky men’s basketball coach Mark Pope talks to the media after the Wildcats’ 98-84 loss to the Ole Miss Rebels in Oxford on Feb. 4, 2025.
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Embarrassment Mounts for Mark Pope as Major Blunder vs. John Calipari Leads to Brutal National Media Reality Check
Mark Pope and his Kentucky Wildcats were riding high after taking down the then-8th seed Tennessee, setting the stage for an ...
Uh-oh, Mark Pope's Kentucky basketball team offer a reminder of John Calipari as losses mount
Mark Pope’s Kentucky Wildcats don’t play any more defense than John Calipari’s final team that couldn’t guard a Division II ...
Mark Pope's first Kentucky team shares similarities with John Calipari's last
John Calipari's final team as the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats was a frustrating team for Big Blue Nation as the ...
Kentucky Suffers Blowout Loss to Ole Miss as CBB Fans Rip Mark Pope for SEC Struggles
The SEC schedule has not been kind to Mark Pope and his Kentucky Wildcats. Ole Miss responded to Saturday's loss against ...
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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...