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Mark Pope says this Kentucky team is 'falling in love with competing'
Kentucky got another top 10 signature win added to their resume on Saturday when they defeated No. 6 Florida to open up SEC play, and they had to embrace the physicality of the SEC when they matched up with the best rebounding team in the country.
How Mark Pope has fared thus far in his first season with Kentucky
Similar to his BYU teams, Pope’s Wildcats share the ball well and score a lot of points. Kentucky ranks third nationally in scoring (89.0 points), is sixth in assists (18.7) and is making 35.5% of nearly 30 3-point attempts per contest.
Mark Pope thinks Kentucky have found the "best shooter in the country" in 22-year-old Koby Brea
In his first year at the helm of the Kentucky Wildcats coaching staff, coach Mark Pope has steered the squad to 12-2 overall thus far.
Mark Pope loves Otega Oweh's intensity and competitive fire
Kentucky got their first win in conference play in the SEC after they defeated No. 6 Florida 106-100 inside a packed Rupp Arena, and it was a good one. Plenty o
Mark Pope becomes 1st Kentucky coach since Adolph Rupp to start 3-0 against top-10 teams
Mark Pope has done something that no other Kentucky basketball coach has done since the legendary Adolph Rupp.
UK basketball starts the new year with a top-10 victory. Mark Pope recaps win vs. Florida.
Mark Pope breaks down how Kentucky basketball opened SEC play with a top-10 win at home over previously unbeaten Florida.
Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats take down #6 Florida 106-100 to kick off SEC play
Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats kicked off SEC play with a very important matchup against the #6 Florida Gators and got the big win 106-100. Florida came o
Mark Pope joins elite company as Kentucky tops another top-10 opponent
Mark Pope is off to a historic start as the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats. With Kentucky’s thrilling victories over Duke, Gonzaga, and Florida, Pope has become the first Kentucky coach since the legendary Adolph Rupp to win his first three games against AP Top-10 opponents.
Mark Pope after Kentucky’s win vs. Florida: 'How fun is this SEC league going to be?"
Kentucky men’s basketball coach Mark Pope talks to the media after the No. 10 Wildcats’ 106-100 win over the No. 6 Florida Gators on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at Rupp Arena. UK improved to 12-2. Florida fell to 13-1.
Kentucky’s offense wins out against No. 6 Florida. Mark Pope breaks down how it happened.
Against one of the best defenses in college basketball, the Kentucky Wildcats’ offense was impressive. Mark Pope, Koby Brea and Todd Golden break down how UK won.
Kentucky has its best 3-point shooting performance under Mark Pope vs. Florida
Ever since the 3-point shot was introduced to the game of basketball, it’s changed the way the game is played. The 3-point shot is a game-changer, and it was certainly that in the Kentucky Wildcats’ 106-100 win over No.
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Mark Pope explains how Kerr Kriisa’s surprise party led to Kentucky’s double-digit runs vs. Florida
Off-court chemistry is key to on-court success. On Saturday, Kentucky proved just that in its 106-100 win over Florida. After ...
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UK NOTEBOOK: Pope, Wildcats still learning while winning
The No. 10 Wildcats prevailed with a 106-100 win over sixth-ranked Florida, but came up short in several categories, ...
Five things you need to know from No. 10 Kentucky’s 88-54 blowout win over Brown
Five things you need to know from No. 10 Kentucky’s 88-54 win over Brown University in men’s college basketball: 1. A ...
Kentucky basketball slows Florida: Wildcats hand Gators first loss of season in SEC opener
Kentucky basketball opened SEC play with a big win at Rupp Arena. Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats slowed Florida, handing the ...
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Mark Pope Unveils the "Most Important Ingredient" Fueling Kentucky’s Spirit as Wildcats Prepare for Grueling SEC Stretch
Kentucky Wildcats kicked off their SEC season with a bang, edging out Florida 106-100. The post Mark Pope Unveils the "Most ...
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Mark Pope says Kentucky’s ball screen defense improved against Brown, but it’s still ‘an ongoing process.’
You’re going to get tired of hearing the phrase “ball screen defense” sooner rather than later. Mark Pope is going to ...
Kentucky vs. Florida score: Wildcats knock Gators from unbeaten ranks in heavyweight battle to open SEC play
In their only regular-season meeting, the No. 10 Wildcats handed the No. 6 Gators their first loss of the season ...
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Mark Pope Finds the “Verified” Antidote to Kentucky’s Shooting Woes, Showering Huge Praise on 3-Star Freshman
Kentucky’s basketball team has faced its fair share of struggles this season, particularly when it comes to shooting the ...