Mark Pope, Kentucky

What Mark Pope’s first 23 games as UK coach tell us about Kentucky basketball’s future
In the big picture of Kentucky basketball, the 23 games Mark Pope has served as head coach is not an ample sample size. Nevertheless, as No. 15 UK (16-7, 5-5 SEC) prepares to face No. 5 Tennessee (20-4, 7-4 SEC) at Rupp Arena on Tuesday night, some trends have emerged that seem likely to shape the future of Pope’s tenure as Wildcats coach.
Should Mark Pope shorten Kentucky basketball rotation? He's sticking to his plan. For now.
Even with injuries affecting the Kentucky basketball roster, Mark Pope would prefer to play with a 10-man rotation. The returns have been uneven.
Kentucky coach Mark Pope tells ESPN that both Jaxson Robinson... - ESPN
Kentucky coach Mark Pope tells ESPN that both Jaxson Robinson and Lamont Butler are "genuine game-time decisions" against South Carolina (noon). Pope said Robinson had a "brutal collision" in practice Friday and hurt his wrist.
Mark Pope not expecting Jaxson Robinson to play vs. Tennessee
Jaxson Robinson was a game-time decision ahead of Kentucky’s win over South Carolina on Saturday. The fifth-year guard ultimately toughed it out and played 20 minutes, but his status on Tuesday against Tennessee is in doubt.
Mark Pope planning to tweak rotation ahead of Kentucky's matchup with South Carolina
Kentucky is looking to bounce back on Saturday against South Carolina after a blowout loss to Ole Miss, now losing four of their last 5 games. During this stret
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 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.
‘You can’t help but love him.’ This UK player is growing his game; Mark Pope is noticing
Brandon Garrison came to Kentucky as a former high school All-American with plenty of potential. Now, he’s beginning to show it for the Wildcats.
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Jaxson Robinson officially OUT vs. Tennessee, Mark Pope provides Kerr Kriisa update
During his radio call-in show Monday night, Mark Pope wasn’t sure if Jaxson Robinson would be good enough to play Tuesday ...
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Mark Pope admits he had a sleepless night worrying about status of Lamont Butler, Jaxson Robinson
Mark Pope's struggling Kentucky team got a big lift on Saturday from a few players who he was worried would be missing yet ...
Mark Pope talks Lamont Butler, Brandon Garrison and more after UK defeats South Carolina
Mark Pope talks about Lamont Butler’s return, Brandon Garrison’s breakout scoring game and more after the Wildcats’ win ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Koby Brea had a career-high in assists, but Mark Pope only wanted to talk about his defense
When Koby Brea is mentioned as one of a game’s star performers, you’d think he would have poured in half a dozen ...
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Mark Pope looking for ‘magical touch’ to unlock new skills in Kentucky players
Kentucky earned a victory when it needed it most against South Carolina on Saturday, snapping a two-game skid and improving ...