Kentucky, Mark Pope

How Kentucky coach Mark Pope decided to follow a legend
It wasn't an easy decision, but when Mark Pope decided to return to coach his alma mater, he took on all the pressure of UK fandom.
Mark Pope summons ‘Kentucky magic’ in his first night as head coach of the Wildcats
Kentucky beat Wright State by 41 points in Mark Pope’s first game as the team’s head coach. Afterward, Pope talked about the importance of the evening.
Oweh's Big Plays Give Mark Pope His First Big Win for No. 19 Kentucky, Beating No. 6 Duke 77-72
Otega Oweh knocked down four free throws in the final 10.3 seconds and No. 19 Kentucky claimed the first big win of Mark Pope’s coaching tenure, knocking off No. 6 Duke 77-72 at the Champions Classic
Mark Pope had some high praise for Lamont Butler after the win over No. 6 Duke
Kentucky got their first big win of the season over No. 6 Duke in the Champions Classic, and it was Mark Pope's first signature statement victory as head coach of the Wildcats. One of the players who made big plays in the win was Lamont Butler,
Mark Pope wants to be the ‘CLO’ of Kentucky basketball. What does that mean to him?
Mark Pope sat down with the Herald-Leader to talk more about his leadership style and the culture of communication he wants to bring to Kentucky basketball.
Mark Pope praises Kentucky’s commitment to improving through 2 games
Mark Pope wanted more intensity on the offensive glass, and that’s exactly what he got Saturday. The Kentucky Wildcats have two blowout victories on the season, but those two games were certainly different,
Kentucky’s keys are in the hands of a coach unlike any other
At 37, with four kids and his wife's blessing, Mark Pope dropped out of med school and took an assistant coaching job.
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Of course Mark Pope went to a referee symposium (and other Pope thoughts)
After a lopsided season-opener and two lopsided exhibitions before that, we’re basking in the glow of the beginning of the ...
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Mark Pope claims Rick Pitino ‘changed my life’
Mark Pope will always carry the lessons he learned ... Pope originally didn’t plan to pursue coaching as he enrolled in medical school at Columbia University following his pro career.
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Mark Pope Family
Mark Pope is an American college basketball coach ... Pope's coaching journey began in Georgia when he left his medical school to join the University of Georgia as the director of basketball ...
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8 stories about Mark Pope’s return to Kentucky basketball as men’s head coach
Mark Pope, the new head coach for Kentucky men ... from playing in the NBA to pursuing medical school before transitioning into coaching. His nine-year coaching record, primarily at BYU, is ...
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