Mark Pope Named Head Coach of Kentucky Men’s Basketball
Apr 12, 2024 · Pope, a captain of the University of Kentucky’s 1996 National Championship team, has returned to Lexington as the 23rd head coach of Kentucky’s storied men’s basketball program, UK Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart announced Friday.
Who is Kentucky's new coach? Meet Mark Pope replacing ... - Sporting News
Nov 12, 2024 · Who is Mark Pope? Pope is the new head coach at the University of Kentucky. A former player for the Wildcats, he returned to Lexington to replace Calipari after spending time at BYU.
New Kentucky Coach Mark Pope Had Such an Electric Entrance …
Apr 14, 2024 · Kentucky welcomed new men's basketball coach Mark Pope on Sunday for his introductory press conference, and he delivered an electric entrance in front of a sold-out crowd at Rupp Arena.
Kentucky hires BYU's Mark Pope as men's basketball coach to …
Apr 12, 2024 · Kentucky has hired BYU’s Mark Pope as men’s basketball coach, bringing home a captain of the Wildcats’ 1996 national championship team to succeed John Calipari.
Mark Pope introduced as Kentucky's men's basketball coach | AP News
Apr 15, 2024 · LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — One of the last players to exit a bus full of Kentucky greats on the Rupp Arena floor, Mark Pope held the 1996 NCAA championship trophy aloft and basked in the cheers during his introduction as the Wildcats’ new men’s basketball coach.
Kentucky signs Mark Pope to 5-year deal to replace John Calipari …
Apr 12, 2024 · Mark Pope is the new Kentucky men's basketball coach, the school announced on Friday. Pope, 51, signed a five-year contract to coach the Wildcats after spending the past five seasons at BYU.
Why Mark Pope’s first Kentucky team is guaranteed to make UK …
Jul 11, 2024 · When Kentucky officially launches the Mark Pope coaching era against Wright State on Nov. 4, the 2024-25 Wildcats will take a unique place in UK’s regal men’s basketball history.
Mark Pope finds the ‘Kentucky magic’ in first game as coach
Nov 4, 2024 · Kentucky beat Wright State by 41 points in Mark Pope’s first game as the head coach of the Wildcats on Monday night in Rupp Arena.
Kentucky coach Mark Pope talks differently about basketball
Nov 20, 2024 · Mark Pope is off to a 4-0 start as Kentucky’s head coach after Tuesday night’s 97-68 win over Lipscomb. Ryan C. Hermens [email protected]
Mark Pope looks to veterans and being himself ... - Associated Press News
Jun 26, 2024 · Mark Pope won a national championship as a Kentucky player and is using that knowledge for the more challenging task of coaching Kentucky after John Calipari.