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Mark Pope is an American basketball coach and former player who played for the Kentucky Wildcats and won an NCAA national championship in 1996. He has also coached at Georgia, Wake Forest, BYU, and Utah Valley, and is the current head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats.
Apr 12, 2024 · Former UK player and BYU head coach Mark Pope returns to his alma mater as the next Wildcats' leader. He replaces John Calipari, who left for Arkansas, and faces high expectations to win championships.
Jul 28, 2024 · Mark Pope is the next head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, replacing John Calipari. He has a proven offensive system, a winning record, and a hunger for championships.
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Apr 12, 2024 · Mark Pope, a former Kentucky player and captain of the 1996 national championship team, returns to his alma mater as the head coach. He replaces John Calipari, who left for , and has a five-year contract with the Wildcats.
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- Jeff Borzello
Apr 14, 2024 · LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — One of the last players to exit a bus full of Kentucky greats on the Rupp Arena floor, Mark Pope held the 1996 NCAA championship trophy aloft and basked in the cheers during his introduction as the Wildcats’ new men’s basketball coach.
Apr 12, 2024 · Pope, a captain of the University of Kentucky’s 1996 National Championship team, has returned to Lexington as the 23rd head coach of Kentucky’s storied men’s basketball program, UK Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart announced Friday.
Sep 19, 2024 · Kentucky head coach Mark Pope talks about his recruiting approach and his team's winning DNA in an interview with Bleacher Report. He praises Lamont Butler, one of the guards who fits his pro-style system and has NCAA Tournament experience.
