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2.8KBasketballFans encouraged to attend introductory press conference for Mark Pope at Rupp Arena
Fans are encouraged to attend this afternoon’s introductory press conference for new Kentucky men’s basketball head coach Mark Pope. Admission to the...
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6.2KBasketballDeMarcus Cousins reacts to John Calipari leaving Kentucky
Former Kentucky star DeMarcus Cousins gave his thoughts on John Calipari leaving Kentucky a few days ago on the “All The Smoke”...
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5.8KBasketballMark Pope sends voice message to UK students, fans
New Kentucky head men’s basketball coach Mark Pope send a recorded voice message to UK students and fans Saturday evening. “UK students,...
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4.5KBasketballKentucky big man Zvonimir Ivisic has entered the transfer portal
Kentucky big man Zvonimir Ivisic has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Ivisic averaged 5.5 points and 3.3 rebounds for Kentucky last season...
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8.6KBasketballNew head coach Mark Pope arrives in Lexington
Mark Pope is officially home. The new Kentucky men’s basketball head coach touched down in Lexington with his family this afternoon. Pope...
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8.0KBasketballJohn Calipari receives John R. Wooden Legends of Coaching Award
The Los Angeles Athletic Club presented Arkansas head coach John Calipari with the John R. Wooden Legends of Coaching Award. Calipari asked...
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3.5KBasketballWATCH: AD Mitch Barnhart breaks down hiring process that ended with Mark Pope coaching Kentucky
Kentucky director of athletics Mitch Barnhart came on Kentucky Sports Radio with Matt Jones Friday morning to talk about how Mark Pope...
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19.2KBasketballWATCH: Former Kentucky teammate Jeff Sheppard talks about Mark Pope
Former Kentucky star Jeff Sheppard, aka Reed Sheppard’s dad, sat down with WKYT this afternoon to give some thoughts on friend and...
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18.4KBasketballWatch: Rick Pitino talks about Mark Pope
St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino gave his thoughts on Kentucky hiring Mark Pope this morning in a short video. “Nobody epitomizes...
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6.9KBasketball
Mark Pope officially named head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball
Former player Mark Pope has officially been named the head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball. Pope, who was a captain on the...
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8.8KBasketballJohn Calipari is taking entire remaining Kentucky staff to Arkansas
According to Matt Norlander of CBS Sports, John Calipari is taking his entire remaining Kentucky coaching staff with him to Arkansas. Calipari’s...
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8.6K1BasketballTwo donors pledge $4 million to Kentucky for NIL to help Mark Pope build roster
According to a report by Matt Jones of Kentucky Sports Radio, two donors have combined money to pledge $4 million to the...
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4.4K1Basketball
Kentucky is close to hiring former player Mark Pope to replace John Calipari
According to multiple reports, Kentucky is closing in on BYU’s Mark Pope to take over the men’s basketball program. Pope, a member...
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5.4KBasketball
Rothstein: Mark Pope is now a candidate for the Kentucky job
According to Jon Rothstein, former Kentucky player Mark Pope is now a candidate for the program’s head coaching job. Pope just finished...
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6.7KBasketballWestern Kentucky’s Dontaie Allen enters the transfer portal
Western Kentucky forward Dontaie Allen has entered the transfer portal. Allen averaged 8.2 points and 3.0 rebounds per game for the Hilltoppers...
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3.8KBasketballReport: There is a ‘0 percent chance’ Dan Hurley will leave UConn for Kentucky
According to Matt Norlander of CBS Sports, there is a “0 percent chance” Dan Hurley will leave UConn for Kentucky. Norlander’s source...
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2.6KBasketballKentucky reportedly turns focus to Dan Hurley with Scott Drew out of the picture
Kentucky and AD Mitch Barnhart have reportedly shifted their focus to UConn head coach Dan Hurley now that Scott Drew has withdrawn...
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2.1KBasketballScott Drew releases statement after rejecting interest from Kentucky
Baylor head coach Scott Drew turned down Kentucky this morning as the Wildcats continue to search for a new head coach. Shortly...
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5.1KBasketballExpect introductory press conference for Scott Drew on Thursday?
There are reports out that we can expect an introductory press conference for Scott Drew on Thursday. According to Greg Swaim, Scott...
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7.8KBasketballScott Drew was not in Lexington today, but his family was
According to multiple reports, Scott Drew indeed did not visit Kentucky today. However, it appears his family did. It appears that Drew’s...