Kentucky basketball’s Mark Pope

Kentucky basketball HC Mark Pope's gesture to fan after Tennessee game
Pope took over after John Calipari left for Arkansas in a stunning turn of events. However, Pope wasted no time winning over the fanbase, especially since he is a former Kencutky basketball player. Moreover, moves such as this one only helped Pope's case more, and fans were excited to see the fan interaction with the Wildcats coach.
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.
Mark Pope celebrated with a Kentucky fan’s grandmother on FaceTime after the win
Mark Pope is a man of the people. We know this. He’s stuck around for hours following games at Rupp Arena, signing every autograph and taking every picture until every member of Big Blue Nation left satisfied.
Kentucky Suffers Blowout Loss to Ole Miss as CBB Fans Rip Mark Pope for SEC Struggles
That had fans riled up on Tuesday, with much of the ire directed toward Pope: Will Kentucky finish the regular season in the top 25? That's a real question we have to ask ourselves now.
Mark Pope reacts to Kentucky basketball's loss at Ole Miss
Kentucky men’s basketball coach Mark Pope reacts to the Wildcats’ 98-84 loss to the Ole Miss Rebels in Oxford, Miss., on Feb. 4, 2025.
Kentucky Fans Calling For Mark Pope's Job After Embarrassing Loss
Kentucky was hoping to get back in the win column on Tuesday night against Ole Miss. Instead, Mark Pope's squad got embarrassed. The Rebels jumped out to a 54-31 halftime lead over the Wildcats thanks to strong performances from Matthew Murrell and Dre Davis.
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Mark Pope’s work at Kentucky has fans believing
Initially, many Kentucky fans weren’t sold on Pope, whose BYU team made an early exit from the NCAA Tournament last March. He didn’t have the sexy resume, wasn’t drenched in blue-blood ...
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"Mark Pope has no dog in him", "Fire Mark Pope": Angry fans pounce on Kentucky HC after Ole Miss pulls off major upset
Kentucky fans unleashed their rage on coach Mark Pope after the No. 14-ranked Wildcats lost to No. 25 Ole Miss 98-84 on Tuesday at the SJB Pavilion in Oxford, Mississippi. It was the second ...
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The honeymoon is over for Mark Pope & Kentucky: Can the first-year coach handle BBN?
Being inside the bubble that is Kentucky basketball can be exhausting. A team that has gotten off to a great start with new head coach Mark Pope is now ... that Kentucky fans had hoped for ...
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For Mark Pope, the job of being Kentucky men’s basketball coach officially starts now
Losing to Calipari is the first time Pope has disappointed the BBN in something that really mattered to Wildcats fans. So now we will see how the former Kentucky big man handles the scrutiny ...
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"Mark Pope should consider resigning" - Kentucky fans unhappy after John Calipari pulls off major upset with Arkansas in his homecoming
Pathetic." "Mark Pope if he wasn’t a Kentucky alum." "Games over. Were cooked. Mark pope sucks. Team sucks. Cal wins." Some fans placed the blame squarely at the popular Pope's feet.
Kentucky Needs to Have Perspective Time to Time
As the door closes on the Kentucky chapter of this season, one thing that may have passed by a lot of Arkansas fans Saturday ...