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UK’s loss to Tennessee in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament marked the end of Mark Pope’s first run as the head coach of the Wildcats, and — while he didn’t get the banner that he ...

LEXINGTON — Aside from a trio of freshmen, the first Kentucky basketball roster under Mark Pope's guidance was fortified by the transfer portal. Now, looking ahead to Year 2, Pope and the rest ...

Mark Pope is going to have to replace a lot of great players from the Wildcats 2024-25 roster, but one player that will be the toughest to replace is Lamont Butler. Butler was one of the best on ...

The Kentucky Wildcats are entering a pivotal offseason under head coach Mark Pope. Following a strong but ultimately disappointing first season that ended in a Sweet 16 loss to Tennessee ...

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope will enter his second season at the helm of his alma mater with a more stable foundation, but still facing significant roster turnover. After assembling a completely ...

The Kentucky Wildcats are coming off a successful first season under head coach Mark Pope, who led his team to a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament. They notched eight top-15 wins this season ...

INDIANAPOLIS — University of Kentucky men's basketball's Mark Pope hasn't coached a game in Indianapolis yet but he was happy to be back in the city that played a pivotal role in his life for ...