Kentucky basketball's Mark Pope averts possible crisis with Sweet 16 appearance in pocket
Given a pair of notable results Saturday, Sunday became a must-win for Kentucky coach Mark Pope. His players delivered him to ...
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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 ...
How Mark Pope’s unusual message could propel Kentucky basketball to the NCAA Sweet 16
Not every coach applies the Mark Pope method, but his Kentucky basketball players say it is one reason they thrive.
Mark Pope offers gas money for UK fans’ tournament travel. ‘This is not going to go well’
During his weekly appearance on the Mark Pope radio show Monday, the coach offered to pay gas money for fans willing to drive ...
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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 ...
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"Why can't we be in that grouping": Kentucky HC Mark Pope makes his feelings known about potential Rick Pitino vs John Calipari matchup
Mark Pope's Kentucky secured a No. 3 seed for the 2025 NCAA Tournament. However, he appeared to be more thrilled at the ...
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Will Kentucky end Sweet 16 drought with Mark Pope? Wildcats look the part in first round blowout
Kentucky has not reached the Sweet 16 in the last four NCAA Tournaments. If that number hits five, it will be the longest ...
After a loud season at St. John’s, Rick Pitino’s Red Storm goes quietly
St. John’s bows out of the NCAA tournament against John Calipari and Arkansas in a physical second-round game.