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Mark Pope greets fans at his introductory press conference as the new head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: BBN welcomes Mark Pope

Abbey Cutrer, Managing Editor April 14, 2024

Mark Pope’s introductory press conference as the new head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball was held on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart watches the Kentucky vs. No. 1 South Carolina womens basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Kentucky Kernel

REPORT: Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart closing in on BYU head coach Mark Pope for open men’s basketball job

Cole Parke, Sports Editor April 11, 2024

Per reports, Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart has zeroed in on BYU head coach Mark Pope to fill the vacant men’s basketball coaching position left by John Calipari. Pope, a former Kentucky...

Freshman guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives the ball down the baseline during the game against Utah Valley on Friday, November 10, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won the game 73-63.

Second half run fuels UK basketball win in season opener

November 10, 2017

On Friday, UK alumnus Mark Pope brought his Utah Valley basketball team to take on the Cats in Rupp Arena. The Cats took the win 73-63, meaning No. 5 UK starts their regular season 1-0.The first half was...

The Kentucky men's basketball team played against Thomas More at Rupp Arena on Friday, October 27, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 103 to 61. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK basketball has a big weekend ahead

Pranavdeep Singh November 8, 2017

Both UK men’s and women’s basketball teams will be returning to action on Friday, Nov. 10 when they take on Utah Valley and Sacramento State respectively.The men’s team will take on Utah Valley to...

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Between the Blue and White Lines: Episode 2

Kernel Sports Staff November 7, 2017

The Between the Blue and White Lines team, featuring Chris Leach, Chase Campbell, Aaron Porter and Ryan Page, sits down with Utah Valley men's basketball coach Mark Pope ahead of their game against UK...

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