Honeymoon is over for Mark Pope & Kentucky

Uh-oh, Mark Pope's Kentucky basketball team offer a reminder of John Calipari as losses mount
Mark Pope’s Kentucky Wildcats don’t play any more defense than John Calipari’s final team that couldn’t guard a Division II transfer last March.
Kentucky basketball's Mark Pope issues stern declaration after Wildcats' second-straight loss
Despite the Wildcats' showing some heart in the second half against the Rebels, Mark Pope is right. This is Kentucky. There are no moral victories. Regardless of this program bringing in a new coach and players, the standards stay the same. And this team lived up to them through the first half of the season.
Here are four trends that should worry Mark Pope — and Kentucky basketball fans
For the Wildcats to end the 2024-25 season on a positive note, at least four areas of concern must be addressed.
Kentucky basketball: Mark Pope's Cats shred Tennessee's vaunted defense in victory
Just how impressive was Kentucky basketball's 3-point shooting in Tuesday's win over Tennessee? The Courier Journal puts it into perspective.
Kentucky basketball's Mark Pope reacts to Ole Miss' historic performance
Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope spoke about the loss to Ole Miss where they scored the most points ever in the rivalry.
Embarrassment Mounts for Mark Pope as Major Blunder vs. John Calipari Leads to Brutal National Media Reality Check
Mark Pope and his Kentucky Wildcats were riding high after taking down the then-8th seed Tennessee, setting the stage for an electric showdown against Arkansas. The post Embarrassment Mounts for Mark Pope as Major Blunder vs.
Mark Pope's first Kentucky team shares similarities with John Calipari's last
J ohn Calipari's final team as the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats was a frustrating team for Big Blue Nation as the Wildcats were elite on offense, but the defense was horren
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Brandon Garrison’s 15 points were his most since playing against… Mark Pope?
On Saturday inside Rupp Arena, Brandon Garrison played arguably his best game yet as a Wildcat. The sophomore center finished ...
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KSR Today: Mark Pope previews South Carolina + NBA trade deadline
Good morning, folks! Mark Pope went on his radio show last night to help provide the Big Blue Nation with a bit of a ...
Mark Pope provides injury updates for UK basketball after an upset win at Tennessee
The latest injury news on Lamont Butler, Andrew Carr and Kerr Kriisa following UK basketball’s impressive road win at ...
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Who are the parents of Mark Pope?
Mark Pope is a collegiate basketball coach and former player, serving as the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, as of February 2025. Mark Pope attended Newport High ...
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Mark Pope Delivers Promising Update on Lamont Butler While Another Kentucky Star Remains Away From Court
Kentucky season has been a rollercoaster ride. The post Mark Pope Delivers Promising Update on Lamont Butler While Another ...
Can Kentucky basketball find solution to defensive deficiencies before it's too late?
Mark Pope's frustration with Kentucky basketball's woeful defense boiled over with broken furniture Tuesday. Can UK find answers before it's too late?