Kentucky basketball’s Mark Pope

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 transfer last March.
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?
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.
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 top-ranked Auburn in a major
What Mark Pope said about losing in John Calipari’s return to Kentucky
Mark Pope has suffered his worst loss at Kentucky thus far. Pope’s No. 12-ranked Wildcats fell 89-79 at home to Arkansas Saturday afternoon — and it wasn’t an ordinary upset defeat. The contest marked Pope’s first meeting with former Kentucky head coach John Calipari, whom Pope replaced after Calipari left for Arkansas last April.
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.
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.
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.
Kentucky basketball's Mark Pope issues stern declaration after Wildcats' second-straight loss
Despite the Wildcats' showing some heart in the second half against the Rebels, Mark Pope is right. This is Kentucky. There are no moral victories. Regardless of this program bringing in a new coach and players, the standards stay the same. And this team lived up to them through the first half of the season.
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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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 ...
SEC basketball power rankings: Kentucky tumbles amid defensive struggles
Kentucky tumbled after the loss to John Calipari and Arkansas, while the top of the pecking order held firm in the latest edition of our SEC Basketball Power Rankings.
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 have dropped back-to-back ...
Mark Pope's first Kentucky team shares similarities with John Calipari's last
J ohn Calipari's final team as the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats was a frustrating team for Big Blue Nation as the ...
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Crisis Deepens for Mark Pope Even After Encouraging Kentucky Locker Room Reports
Kentucky, which once marched confidently into a new era under Mark Pope, now finds itself at a dead end. The post Crisis ...
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Mark Pope gives injury updates on Lamont Butler, Kerr Kriisa ahead of South Carolina game
Mark Pope provides injury updates for Kentucky guards Lamont Butler and Kerr Kriisa ahead of the South Carolina game.
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Want some fire from Mark Pope? Recent losses have led to “completely destroyed furniture in the locker room”
How does the old saying go? Nice guys finish last? That’s been a recent criticism of Mark Pope, fans wanting to see some fire ...
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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 electric showdown against Arkansas. The post Embarrassment Mounts for Mark ...