Mark Edward Pope (born September 11, 1972) is an American collegiate basketball coach and former player who is head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team. As a player, …

Nov 2, 2024 · After a tenure marked by both impressive wins and unexpected challenges, Pope has decided to step down from his role, leaving fans, players, and Kentucky’s storied program …

Apr 12, 2024 · Kentucky has hired BYU's Mark Pope as John Calipari's successor. Here's what to know about his playing and coaching career.

Nov 12, 2024 · Pope is the new head coach at the University of Kentucky. A former player for the Wildcats, he returned to Lexington to replace Calipari after spending time at BYU.

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 …

Feb 2, 2025 · For new Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball head coaches, the job really starts at the exact second that significant adversity is faced for the first time. For Mark Pope, that …

6 days ago · Kentucky’s latest basketball road trip ended with a 98-84 loss to Ole Miss. The final score was a generous assessment of the Wildcats’ showing Tuesday night in Oxford. For the …

Jan 25, 2025 · This is the first time in Pope’s UK coaching tenure that the Wildcats have lost consecutive games. Kentucky was led by junior guard Otega Oweh, who had a game-high 21 …

Apr 12, 2024 · Mark Pope is the new Kentucky men's basketball coach, the school announced on Friday. Pope, 51, signed a five-year contract to coach the Wildcats after spending the past five …

1 day ago · Brea, who has been the Kentucky Wildcats’ primary sharpshooting threat this season, transformed his game in a bounce-back victory over South Carolina. The Cats took a 33-19 …