Kentucky head coach Mark Pope landed an automatic one-year contract extension and a $50,000 bonus with today’s win over Illinois.
The additional year will reportedly be worth $6.25 million with $4,687,500 of that being guaranteed.
Pope’s contract now runs through March 31, 2030.
Kentucky MBKB coach Mark Pope picks up automatic 1-yr contract extension and $50,000 bonus, as Wildcats reach NCAA tournament Sweet 16 in Pope's first season at UK by beating Illinois.
Added yr set to be worth $6.25 million with $4,687,500 guaranteed; takes deal thru 3/31/2030.
— Steve Berkowitz (@ByBerkowitz) March 23, 2025
