Mark Pope, SEC and Kentucky

Mark Pope doubles down on Kentucky’s desire to win SEC Tournament: “That’s why we’re going down there.”
Mark Pope hasn’t been shy about Kentucky‘s goal entering postseason play, starting with the SEC Tournament in Nashville. It’s the same message he shared during his introductory press conference in April,
Are Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats peaking at the perfect time for the NCAA Tournament?
Kentucky finished SEC play, winning three of their last four games, with the only loss coming to #1 Auburn. The Wildcat's last game of the season was a very imp
Mark Pope describes how Kentucky basketball won a wild SEC road game at Oklahoma
Kentucky men’s basketball got back in the win column Wednesday night, winning a wild and wacky 83-82 decision at Oklahoma in the program’s first trip to Norman.
Mark Pope credits Kentucky players for making history in first season
Kentucky appeared to be in dire straits. It’s new head coach, Mark Pope, didn’t have a single NCAA Tournament win under his belt, no scholarship players were returning on the roster and John Calipari was taking over half of his 2024 recruiting class with him to Arkansas.
Kentucky fans will love hearing Mark Pope’s thoughts on preparing for the SEC Tournament
As the Kentucky Wildcats prepare for the SEC Tournament, the Wildcats are taking a different approach compared to previous years. Under head coach Mark Pope, the emphasis on scouting and preparation has intensified,
It’s SEC Tournament time. What is Mark Pope’s coaching history in conference tournaments?
How did Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope fare in conference tournaments when he was the coach at Utah Valley and BYU?
Mark Pope says playing for Rick Pitino at Kentucky helped prepare him for first postseason as coach
Mark Pope has not won a game in the NCAA Tournament across nine seasons at Utah Valley and BYU, earning two bids in 2021 and 2024 with one-and-done exits in both appearances. In conference tournaments,

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Mark Pope has a favorite SEC Tournament memory. ‘One of the most special games in my life’
Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope has a favorite memory from the SEC Tournament, and he’s hoping his players can experience something similar this week.
Grading Mark Pope's first regular season as the Kentucky basketball head coach
Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats finished up the regular season on Saturday with a massive road win over #15 Missouri, ...
BYU billed UK $6 million for basketball coach Mark Pope's buyout, records show
After hiring Mark Pope to lead Kentucky basketball, BYU sent UK an invoice for $6 million for his buyout. His current ...
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Kentucky on Cloud Nine as Mark Pope’s 28-Year-Old Rick Pitino Memory Becomes X-Factor
When Kentucky hosted its annual Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena to introduce the Mark Pope era, there was one familiar face in the crowd—Rick Pitino. The post Kentucky on Cloud Nine as Mark Pope’s ...
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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WATCH: Mark Pope, Andrew Carr and Koby Brea break down Kentucky’s 91-83 win at Mizzou
Kentucky walked into Mizzou Arena and left with a big-time eight-point victory to wrap up the regular season — a ...