Mark Pope, Alabama and Kentucky

Mark Pope explains what went wrong for Kentucky down the stretch against #4 Alabama
Kentucky faced off against #4 Alabama in their fifth game of the season against an AP top 15 team, and their third-straight at home, which marked the first time
Kentucky HC Mark Pope's big regret after heartbreaking loss to Alabama
One of the best games of the college basketball season took place on Saturday as Nate Oats and No. 4 Alabama went on the road to Rupp Arena to take on Mark Pope and No. 8 Kentucky in Lexington. The two teams battled back and forth in a high-scoring affair before Alabama eventually made a few more plays to come out on top 102-97.
Year one of the Mark Pope era at Kentucky is off to an outstanding start.
Year one of the Mark Pope era at Kentucky is off to an outstanding start.
Mark Pope, Kentucky should feel sting of Alabama loss but not any concern
No. 4 Alabama marched into Lexington and beat No. 8 Kentucky in a thrilling 102-97 showdown between SEC powerhouses. The Crimson Tide and Wildcats showed exactl
NCAAB News: Mark Pope explains why Alabama could be a problem for Kentucky
“Alabama right now is, of course, they’ve always been so potent, demanding shooting guards’ space, their pace is elite, ” Pope said. “I don’t know if the metrics change every but they are one of the fastest-playing teams in the country.”
Mark Pope is learning how to take advantage of how SEC officials call games
Lately, especially in SEC play, fouls have been an issue for this Kentucky team, and it reared it's ugly head against Alabama as the Crimson Tide got to the free-throw line 34 times, essentially at will.
Tuesday Headlines: Mark Pope working aggressively to solve Kentucky’s foul issues
Pope inherited a team that had zero returning players from the previous season’s rotation and was tasked with filling out an entire roster through the transfer portal as well as
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WATCH: Mark Pope talks injury updates, Brandon Garrison, and matchup with Vanderbilt
After a full week off from games, Kentucky men’s basketball will finally return to the floor against the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday. To preview what’s in store for the Wildcats’ sixth SEC game ...
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Kentucky coach Mark Pope says week off serves as ‘pathway’ for Wildcats to get healthy
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky gets a rare break this week to prepare for the remainder of the regular season. The ...
Kentucky basketball bracketology 2025: What seed is UK in NCAA Tournament projections?
Kentucky basketball has a high seed in the latest NCAA Tournament projections. Here's where Mark Pope's UK team stands in ...
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This painting of Mark Pope is the best thing you’ll see today
You undoubtedly remember that magical day at Rupp Arena, 20K strong piling into the seats from top to bottom with several thousand more turned away with the building at max capacity. Mark Pope rolled ...
Brown: Kentucky basketball's Lamont Butler embodies toughness Mark Pope wants to play with
Lamont Butler, in UK basketball's game vs Alabama at Rupp Arena, played with the toughness Mark Pope is trying to instill in ...
Mark Pope picks up career win No. 200. Looking back at the Kentucky coach’s top victories.
Kentucky’s win against Mississippi State was Mark Pope’s 200th win as a college coach. These have been his most memorable ...
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KSR Today: Caleb Wilson Decision Day, Kentucky WBB at Texas A&M, Mark Pope previews Vandy
Good morning, friends. Today is a big day on several fronts. First, the No. 11 Kentucky Women’s Basketball team takes its undefeated SEC record to College Station for a big game vs. Texas A&M.