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Mark Pope discusses incoming Kentucky freshmen

Taking the podium in Lexington after a lengthy recruiting trip, Kentucky men's basketball Head Coach Mark Pope spoke about the Wildcats' upcoming freshmen class.

Pope: Different roster, same expectations at Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — The roster has changed, but the expectations remain the same at Kentucky. He knew what was expected as a player, especially during the Wildcats’ national championship run in 1996. “(Rick Pitino) was different,’ Pope said during a press conference Monday. “He just told us if we didn’t win every game, he was going to kill us. “I never knew exactly what that meant, if it was just going to be figuratively in practice or actuall…

Pope: Different roster, same expectations at Kentucky - The Advocate-Messenger

LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — The roster has changed, but the expectations remain the same at Kentucky. He knew what was expected as a player, especially during the Wildcats’ national championship run in 1996. “(Rick Pitino) was different,’ Pope said during a press conference Monday. “He just told us if we didn’t win every game, he was going to kill us. “I never knew exactly what that meant, if it was just going to be figuratively in practice or actuall…

Mark Pope provides updates on Kentucky's summer practice

The post WATCH: Mark Pope provides updates on Kentucky's summer practice appeared first on Midwest Sports Network. Kentucky Basketball Head Coach Mark Pope spoke with the media on Monday afternoon to provide updates on how summer practice has gone so far. Click below to subscribe to KSR Radio on Youtube #kentucky #kentuckywildcats #sec #secnews #bbn At the Midwest Sports Network, we deliver premier coverage of top sports leagues and events acros…

Mark Pope feels shift on recruiting trail ahead of Year 2 at Kentucky

Mark Pope said that the skepticism he encountered on the recruiting trail last summer is gone now that recruits saw what he did at Kentucky in year one.

Mark Pope Expects to Have a Dynamic Backcourt

Kentucky lost backcourt players to injuries during the 2024-25 season that definitely impacted the team and lost LaMont Butler, Jaxson Robinson, Koby Brea , Kerr Kriisa and Travis Perry off that team. However, coach Mark Pope really likes his guard combinations for the upcoming season. “I think we have a chance to have a really dynamic backcourt. Guys that are really capable of making multiple moves to make plays in the backcourt. And I think th…