Kentucky, Mark Pope and SEC Tournament

Are Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats peaking at the perfect time for the NCAA Tournament?
The main reason the Wildcats have been playing well of late is strictly due to the improvement on defense. The defense is all the way up to 56th on KenPom, which is a massive impr
Kentucky picks up 1st SEC Tournament win under Mark Pope
Kentucky basketball picked up it’s first SEC Tournament win since 2022 with an 85-84 win over 14-seed Oklahoma in the second round in Nashville Thursday night.
Mark Pope on Kentucky fans traveling to SEC Tournament: ‘There’s no fanbase like this in the world’
As they typically do, Kentucky fans are expected to travel in large numbers to watch the Wildcats in the SEC Tournament this week. The tournament officially tipped off on Wednesday, but UK is not scheduled to play until Thursday,
Mark Pope explains what will go into the construction of his 2025-26 Kentucky roster
With the NCAA Tournament right around the corner, Mark Pope and his staff aren't too far away from having to start putting together the 2025-26 roster. The Wil
It’s SEC Tournament time. What is Mark Pope’s coaching history in conference tournaments?
How did Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope fare in conference tournaments when he was the coach at Utah Valley and BYU?
Kentucky fans will love hearing Mark Pope’s thoughts on preparing for the SEC Tournament
As the Kentucky Wildcats prepare for the SEC Tournament, the Wildcats are taking a different approach compared to previous years. Under head coach Mark Pope, the emphasis on scouting and preparation has intensified,
The Kentucky Wildcats want to give fans an 'incredible week' in the SEC Tournament
The Kentucky Wildcats are set to debut in the SEC Tournament on Thursday, facing the TBD in late-night clash in Nashville at 9:30 p.m. ET. After ending the seas
Where does Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope's salary rank nationally? In the SEC?
Sports released its annual basketball coaching salary database Thursday. Where does Kentucky's Mark Pope rank nationally and ...
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Lamont Butler injury update: Mark Pope offers latest on Kentucky star at halftime vs. Oklahoma
Lamont Butler went back to the locker room with an injury during the first half of Kentucky‘s SEC Tournament matchup against ...
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SEC Fault Causes Distress in College Basketball Community as Mark Pope’s Kentucky Faces Huge Delay
Tre Johnson’s clutch three in double overtime sealed Texas’ gritty 94-88 win over Texas A&M — but it also pushed Kentucky’s ...
Kentucky PG Lamont Butler exits due to ailing shoulder
Kentucky standout point guard Lamont Butler exited the Wildcats' Southeastern Conference tournament second-round game against ...
Grading Mark Pope's first regular season as the Kentucky basketball head coach
Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats finished up the regular season on Saturday with a massive road win over #15 Missouri, ...
Kentucky basketball: How close was Zvonimir Ivisic to returning to Wildcats in 2024-25?
Mark Pope tried to convince Zvonimir Ivišić to return to Kentucky in 2024-25. Ivišić didn't. But how close was he to remaining with the Wildcats?
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Kentucky on Cloud Nine as Mark Pope’s 28-Year-Old Rick Pitino Memory Becomes X-Factor
When Kentucky hosted its annual Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena to introduce the Mark Pope era, there was one familiar face in the crowd—Rick Pitino. The post Kentucky on Cloud Nine as Mark Pope’s ...
Mark Pope has a favorite SEC Tournament memory. ‘One of the most special games in my life’
Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope has a favorite memory from the SEC Tournament, and he’s hoping his players can experience something similar this week.