Honeymoon is over for Mark Pope & Kentucky

Uh-oh, Mark Pope's Kentucky basketball team offer a reminder of John Calipari as losses mount
Mark Pope’s Kentucky Wildcats don’t play any more defense than John Calipari’s final team that couldn’t guard a Division II transfer last March.
Mark Pope says Kentucky left 'so much' on the table in loss to #4 Alabama
Kentucky basketball had another top 15 matchup in Rupp Arena, this time against #4 Alabama, and while the Wildcats hung around, the final minutes were the story of how Alabama ultimately came away with the win.
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.
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 says Kentucky has some 'pretty clear spaces' to improve on
Coming off of a high-scoring 102-97 loss to #4 Alabama, Kentucky has a lot of things, especially defensively, that they are working to improve on. With no mid-w
Embarrassment Mounts for Mark Pope as Major Blunder vs. John Calipari Leads to Brutal National Media Reality Check
Mark Pope and his Kentucky Wildcats were riding high after taking down the then-8th seed Tennessee, setting the stage for an electric showdown against Arkansas. The post Embarrassment Mounts for Mark Pope as Major Blunder vs.
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Mark Pope on Alabama loss: ‘We can be so much better’
Mark Pope and Kentucky fell at home to Alabama 102-97 in quite the basketball game in the SEC. The No. 8 Wildcats brought a lot to the table but the No. 4 Crimson Tide were just a little bit ...
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Mark Pope, Kentucky should feel sting of Alabama loss but not any concern
A single slip-up can cause a snowball effect, which Mark Pope's Wildcats learned the hard way in crunch time. Kentucky's lack of execution in the closing stages against Alabama was ultimately ...
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Recapping everything Mark Pope said after Alabama defeats Kentucky
Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats were close to pulling off another ranked win, but Alabama escaped with a 102-97 victory. At Rupp Arena on Saturday, No. 8 Kentucky fell to No. 4 Alabama in a back ...
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UK basketball’s Rupp Arena winning streak is over. Mark Pope recaps the loss to Alabama.
Question about how Mark Pope felt UK played in another high-profile ranked game. We can be so much better. I think that’s the biggest thing. Listen, Alabama is a terrific team. They are a great ...
Kentucky-Alabama turned into ‘a little bit of a chess match.’ The Tide won game one.
By the time that buzzer sounded, No. 4 Alabama had beaten No. 8 Kentucky 102-97 on Saturday afternoon in Rupp Arena, handing the Wildcats their first loss in the building since Mark Pope took ...
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"Alabama's always been so potent": Mark Pope raves about Nate Oats' team, urges caution against their playing style
Kentucky coach Mark Pope praise Nate Oats' playbook while discussing the Wildcats' upcoming game against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Friday. The first-year UK coach highlighted several aspects ...