Mark Pope, Gonzaga and Kentucky

Mark Pope explains how he is implementing the strategies of a legendary coach
A big part of Kentucky's style of basketball this season is the fast pace. But to get that fast pace, you also need to compliment it with ball movement. That is
Gonzaga coach Mark Few, Kentucky counterpart Mark Pope friendly rivals
Pope was hired in April after John Calipari left for the head coaching job at Arkansas. Calipari and Few, also good friends, agreed in October 2022 on a six-game series and Few’s teams came out on top in the first two meetings.
Mark Pope’s instant reaction to Kentucky’s wild OT win over Gonzaga
It’s been five years since the Kentucky Wildcats reached the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament, and while for many programs that may not seem like too long of a drought, in Lexington, this is an eternity.
Mark Pope explains what gave his team offensive success against Gonzaga
Kentucky struggled shooting on the night, and Gonzaga wasn't allowing much in the first half. Then came the big second hal
Kentucky basketball’s Mark Pope explains defensive strategy vs Gonzaga
Kentucky men’s basketball coach Mark Pope talks to the media after the Wildcats’ 90-89 overtime victory over Gonzaga on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Seattle. UK used changing defenses in the second half to rally from a 16-point halftime deficit.
Mark Pope’s UK basketball team scores a major comeback. Coach talks about beating Gonzaga.
Kentucky basketball came from 18 points down in the second half to score a top-10 win over Gonzaga. Mark Pope explains how.
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Mark Pope says Bill Keightley is the reason he understands the importance of the Louisville rivalry
Mark Pope was not willing to take the bait when asked about Kentucky‘s matchup vs. Louisville this weekend — his first as the ...
How should Mark Pope approach lineups with Kerr Kriisa out indefinitely?
Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats just got a massive win over the Gonzaga Bulldogs in Seattle, picking up their second Quad ...
Mark Pope gives updates on status of injured UK point guards Kerr Kriisa, Lamont Butler
An update on Kentucky basketball players Lamont Butler and Kerr Kriisa from UK coach Mark Pope, who hopes to have both back ...
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Mark Pope gets win in return to Seattle as Kentucky men rally past Gonzaga in OT
Kentucky trailed 50-34 at halftime and 52-34 in the opening moments of the second half before putting together a comeback ...
Mark Pope gives an update on Kentucky PG Lamont Butler
Mark Pope shared a positive update on Butler's status during his weekly call-in radio show on Monday night. Butler seems to ...
Mark Pope’s Wildcats pull off an epic rally on the road. UK beats Gonzaga in overtime.
Kentucky pulled off an improbable comeback against No. 7 Gonzaga in Seattle on Saturday night, erasing a 16-point halftime ...
Louisville vs Kentucky basketball game looms. Pat Kelsey, Mark Pope first impressions
The Louisville vs Kentucky basketball game will be here before you know it. Here's what we've learned about Pat Kelsey and ...
Mark Pope returns to WA, this time with Kentucky men to face Gonzaga
As the Gonzaga men make their annual Seattle trip, there’s another interesting storyline centering on Kentucky's Mark Pope, ...
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Mark Pope, No. 4 Kentucky brace for stern test vs. No. 7 Gonzaga
The Bulldogs beat Davidson 90-65 on Nov. 29 in their most recent contest, the fifth-place game of the Battle 4 Atlantis. Ben ...
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How does Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope handle analytics? With human touch
LEXINGTON — Nary a news conference goes by without Mark Pope addressing the role of analytics. At times, Kentucky ...
NCAAB News: Mark Pope shares positive injury update on key Kentucky player
The Kentucky Wildcats could have a prime reinforcement on the floor sooner rather than later, says coach Mark Pope.