Free CJ article on Pope

[akaukswoosh]

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope learned from last season. Here's what he's changing

Mark Pope always is seeking ways to improve. After reviewing what Kentucky basketball did last season, he's altered his summer practice plan in 2025.

www.courier-journal.com

 

[Johnnie Africa]

Sounds like his focus has been defense. Interested to see how it translates

 

[Anon1751545683]

Our biggest problem last season was rebounding.

Our first shot defense wasn’t terrible.

But we gave up far too many second and third shots.

 

[kybassfan]

Our biggest problem last season was rebounding.

Our first shot defense wasn’t terrible.

But we gave up far too many second and third shots.

Actually the defense was pretty bad. That said, you are correct, rebounding was pretty bad too, somewhat attributable to the bad D. Pope is doing good with the current year focus. It all starts with defense. Better to win 61-59 than lose 115 - 110.