Kentucky, Mark Pope and Auburn

Mark Pope makes ‘war’ admission about massive Kentucky basketball-Missouri clash
The Kentucky basketball team played their final home game of the regular season on Tuesday night as they took down LSU in dominant fashion. The Tigers led 2-0 early in the game, and they would never see a lead again.
Mark Pope explains what led to Kentucky basketball’s blowout home loss to Auburn
After his worst home defeat as UK’s coach, Mark Pope explained why the Wildcats were blown out by No. 1 Auburn.
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Brown: Kentucky basketball has kept pace under Pope. Auburn showed how far Cats have to go
Kentucky basketball has kept pace in Year 1 under Mark Pope. But Saturday at Rupp Arena, Bruce Pearl and Auburn showed just how far UK is from No. 1.
After rout of LSU, Mark Pope explains what this year’s seniors mean to Kentucky basketball
Kentucky basketball’s Senior Night went to perfection for the Wildcats on Tuesday inside Rupp Arena. UK coasted to a 95-64 victory against an overmatched LSU team. While it was junior guard Otega Oweh who led the Cats in scoring with 24 points,
Mark Pope says Kentucky is on the 'uptick' with figuring out the rotation
Kentucky has dealt with a lot this season, especially when it comes to injuries. The Wildcats have been dealing with an inconsistent rotation thanks to those injuries, and it has caused unfortunate circumstances as the season has gone on.
Mark Pope calls Kentucky basketball’s seniors a special group
Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope talks about his team’s seniors after the Wildcats’ 95-64 win over LSU on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington.
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In evaluating Mark Pope’s first season, don’t lose sight of bigger picture
Mark Pope assumed the Kentucky men’s basketball head coaching position five years into what seems likely to go down as the least successful decade in UK’s regal hoops history. Since the ...
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Mark Pope is proving why the SEC should be scared about the future of Kentucky basketball
When Mark Pope was hired as the head coach of the Kentucky basketball program, some were worried that he was not ready for this job. Quickly into his first year in Lexington, Pope has proven ...
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‘Just Came and Fought Every Single Day’ — Mark Pope Praises Kentucky Walk-On Zach Tow’s Basketball Ethics
Kentucky men’s basketball celebrated Senior Day with a massive 95-64 win over LSU at the Rupp Arena. While head coach Mark ...
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Mark Pope has a vision for what Kentucky basketball should be. He saw it Tuesday night
Kentucky basketball has a different feel under Mark Pope. There’s no denying that ... due to his hard-nosed play and Harlan County background. The “Mountain Mamba” — as everyone is ...
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Uh-oh, Mark Pope's Kentucky basketball team offer a reminder of John Calipari as losses mount
The coach grew in height and shrank in ego, but other than that, tell me, what’s changed about Kentucky men's basketball in the 10 months since John Calipari vamoosed? Mark Pope’s Wildcats don ...