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Mark Pope

Current Position

Head Coach

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Alma MaterKentucky/ 1996

DegreeEnglish

Age52

High School-

HometownBellevue, WA

On3 DBMark Pope

Pope News

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Sources Say goes LIVE to recap Kentucky's blowout win over Lipscomb

Jack Pilgrim•about 15 hours

Mark Pope celebrates graduation with his parents, Don and Linda Pope in 1996 Photo via UK Alumni Associaton

Mark Pope's parents were in attendance at Rupp Arena for the first time in 30 years

Jack Pilgrim•about 21 hours

Mark Pope, Kentucky players talk 97-68 win over Lipscomb

WATCH: Mark Pope, Kentucky players talk 97-68 win over Lipscomb

Zack Geoghegan•11/19/24

Cooper Flagg drives against Andrew Carr - Dylan Ballard, A Sea Of Blue courtesy to Kentucky Sports Radio

Kentucky knew Cooper Flagg's late-game turnover was coming: "That's just a smart guy, smart coach."

Jack Pilgrim•11/18/24

Mark Pope and Lamont Butler - Mont Dawson, Kentucky Sports Radio

The transfer portal is 'really important' to Mark Pope, but continuity is key to success

Zack Geoghegan•11/17/24

Mark Pope press conference

WATCH: Mark Pope talks Duke win, UK's three commits, and more

Zack Geoghegan•11/15/24

Coaching History

Kentucky

Head Coach2024 - present

BYU

Head Coach2019 - 2023

Utah Valley

Head Coach2015 - 2018

BYU

Assistant Coach2011 - 2014

Wake Forest

Assistant Coach2010 - 2010