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 Expresses Frustration Over Ole Miss Loss, Emphasizes Kentucky’s High Standards
Kentucky head coach Mark Pope didn’t hold back when addressing his frustration following the Wildcats’ 98-84 loss to Ole Miss, even trailing by 23 points going into halftime. After the team’s fourth loss in five games, Pope made it clear that Kentucky is not meeting the program’s high standards—and his emotions boiled over in the locker room.
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.
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.
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
For Mark Pope, the job of being Kentucky men’s basketball coach officially starts now
UK loses to John Calipari and Arkansas in a game the UK fan base really wanted. For the first time as the Wildcats’ coach, Pope faces adversity.
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.
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.
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.
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, attempting to muster a decent look late in the shot clock. With the No. 9 Wildcats nursing a four-point lead at Vanderbilt and under eight minutes remaining,
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?
Kentucky Coach Has Wild Admission About Bloody Appearance After Ole Miss Loss
The Ole Miss men's basketball team has turned some heads this season with their play under second-year head coach Chris Beard ...
Can Kentucky basketball find solution to defensive deficiencies before it's too late?
Mark Pope's frustration with Kentucky basketball's woeful defense boiled over with broken furniture Tuesday. Can UK find answers before it's too late?