Honeymoon is over for Mark Pope & Kentucky

The honeymoon is over for Mark Pope & Kentucky: Can the first-year coach handle BBN?
The Kentucky Wildcats' back-to-back ugly losses have the vocal portion of the fanbase quickly turning on first-year head coach Mark Pope.
Coach Mark Pope’s Wildcats looking ‘inward at each other’ to help deal with recent adversity
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky coach Mark Pope and the Wildcats are searching from within to find answers after suffering back-to-back setbacks twice in the past month. “A key for us is just to keep looking inward at each other,
Mark Pope’s Kentucky honeymoon phase refuses to fade: ‘This means something’
The Wildcats are beating expectations and playing pretty ball in Year 1, but their new coach's link with the fan base is powering the vibes.
Mark Pope Expresses Frustration Over Ole Miss Loss, Emphasizes Kentucky’s High Standards
Kentucky head coach Mark Pope didn’t hold back when addressing his frustration following the Wildcats’ 98-84 loss to Ole Miss, even trailing by 23 points going into halftime. After the team’s fourth loss in five games, Pope made it clear that Kentucky is not meeting the program’s high standards—and his emotions boiled over in the locker room.
Mark Pope left ‘searching for answers’ after Kentucky’s ugliest loss of the season so far
There were a lot of questions after Kentucky’s poor showing at No. 25 Ole Miss on Tuesday night. What can the Wildcats do to turn things around?
Coach Mark Pope blames Kentucky's 1-4 stretch on poor defense
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope pointed to the team's poor defense after an 84-98 loss to Ole Miss on Tuesday night.
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.
Kentucky basketball’s Mark Pope after loss at Ole Miss: ‘I’m doing a poor job’
Kentucky men’s basketball coach Mark Pope talks to the media after the Wildcats’ 98-84 loss to the Ole Miss Rebels in Oxford on Feb. 4, 2025.
Everything Mark Pope said after Kentucky basketball’s defensive disaster at Ole Miss
Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope answers questions after UK’s dismal defensive showing in a road loss at Ole Miss.
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2x AP Coach of the Year’s Bizarre Punishment Could Be Key to Fixing Mark Pope’s SEC Woes
The Kentucky Wildcats need to defend better. The post 2x AP Coach of the Year’s Bizarre Punishment Could Be Key to Fixing ...
Before an awkward night in Rupp Arena, Mark Pope offers his thoughts on John Calipari
Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope talks about former UK coach John Calipari ahead of his return to Rupp Arena with the ...
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For Mark Pope, the job of being Kentucky men’s basketball coach officially starts now
For Mark Pope, that moment came late Saturday night in a Rupp Arena filled by disappointment. In a game against the immediate past Kentucky head coach, in which the Big Blue Nation desperately ...
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Mark Pope loves John Calipari, but understands his job is to beat Arkansas: “There will be so much emotion in the gym.”
Where does Mark Pope stand on the boo vs. cheer debate currently tearing Big Blue Nation apart as Kentucky prepares for John ...
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Joe Lunardi's Bracketology update sets up a potential matchup between Mark Pope and Rick Pitino
The NCAA Tournament is quickly approaching, which means Mark Pope will be making his tournament debut as the Wildcats head coach. The two big question marks when Pope was hired to be ...
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Kentucky basketball big man Brandon Garrison beginning to add 3-point shooting to his game
UK coach Mark Pope compares Garrison's potential to NBA veteran Robert Horry, known for clutch shooting in big moments. One characteristic he didn't flash during his freshman campaign: ...