News

Mark Pope will prove people wrong about developing NBA talent this season at Kentucky
When Kentucky hired Mark Pope to be the head coach of the basketball team, there were some concerns fans had with how he would do in this role. At BYU, he wasn' ...
On3 on MSN5h
ESPN awards Mark Pope’s first season at Kentucky with an “A” grade
The Southeastern Conference had a historic run in 2024-25 — and Kentucky played a big part in making that success happen.
USA TODAY College Sports Wire on MSN1d
What Mark Pope had to say about European recruit Andrija Jelavic
Andrija Jelavic was a nice pickup by the Kentucky Wildcats, and coach Mark Pope had plenty of good things to say about him.
An unexpected player could carve out a role for Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats
Mark Pope's 2025-26 Kentucky roster has an excellent problem, and that is the fact that they have so many elite players on ...
On3 on MSN2d
Mark Pope passionate on traits needed to succeed at Kentucky
Mark Pope wants talented players to play at the University of Kentucky. But, more importantly, he wants those players to ...
Mark Pope makes ‘sacrifice’ revelation about succeeding with Kentucky
Kentucky men's basketball coach Mark Pope takes pride in the Wildcats program and acknowledged the sacrifice it takes to play ...
USA TODAY College Sports Wire on MSN3d
Kentucky coach Mark Pope speaks about extending the college basketball schedule
S ince becoming the head coach for the Kentucky Wildcats, Mark Pope has been outspoken about changes he would like to see.
On3 on MSN3d
Mark Pope may have snuck in a friendly, subtle jab on Reed Sheppard
It was easy to miss, but Mark Pope may have gotten in a clever ribbing on Reed Sheppard in his interview with Matt Jones this ...
Kentucky basketball recruiting: Braydon Hawthorne's commitment marks latest offseason win for Mark Pope
Four-star forward Braydon Hawthorne committed to Kentucky on Tuesday, giving coach Mark Pope a late addition to his 2025 ...