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Mark Pope

coach

Team

Kentucky Wildcats

Current PositionHead Coach

Salary-

Age52

Alma MaterKentucky

Hometown

Bellevue, WA

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

Jack Pilgrim•about 17 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 23 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

Malachi Moreno (left), Jasper Johnson (middle), and Acaden Lewis - UK Athletics

Mark Pope goes in-depth on Kentucky's trio of 2025 commits: 'They fit the way we play.'

Zack Geoghegan•11/14/24

Mark Pope coaches against Duke in the Champions Classic

No chance for told-you-sos with Mark Pope's first statement win

Jack Pilgrim•11/13/24

Jon Scheyer raves about Mark Pope, says college basketball is 'at its best' when Kentucky is good

Jack Pilgrim•11/13/24

Kentucky F Brandon Garrison dunks one home at Rupp Arena, via Mont Dawson, KSR

Depth at 5-spot played key role in Kentucky's win over Duke

Adam Luckett•11/13/24

NCAA Basketball: Bucknell at Kentucky

Kentucky Wildcats Basketball

Mark Pope has Andrew Carr deliver opening message of Kentucky's post-Duke press conference

Andrew Graham•11/12/24

Mark Pope hugging his wife, Lee Anne - Dylan Ballard, A Sea of Blue

Mark Pope celebrated with Kentucky fans following win over Duke

Zack Geoghegan•11/12/24

Kentucky HC Mark Pope and wife Lee Anne

Kentucky Wildcats Basketball

Mark Pope embraces wife Lee Anne, celebrates with fans after Duke win

Nick Schultz•11/12/24

Kentucky coach Mark Pope watches his team - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

Mark Pope has no idea who will give Kentucky its spark each night and he loves it

Jack Pilgrim•11/10/24

Kentucky's Koby Brea, Ansley Almonor, Collin Chandler, and Kerr Kriisa celebrate a big play by Amari Williams - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

10 things we learned from Kentucky's win over Bucknell

Jack Pilgrim•11/09/24

Kentucky coach Mark Pope - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

Everything Mark Pope said following Kentucky's win over Bucknell

Jack Pilgrim•11/09/24

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

Mark Pope's favorite word right now is 'intentional'; allow him to explain why

Zack Geoghegan•11/09/24

Rick Pitino addresses the crowd at Rupp Arena at Mark Pope's first Big Blue Madness as Kentucky's head coach - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

Mark Pope says St. John's matchup with Rick Pitino not dead yet: "We're working on it."

Jack Pilgrim•11/08/24

Bucknell Bison forward Ian Motta (1) dribbles the ball - Matthew O'Haren, Imagn Images

Mark Pope scouts Bucknell, a fast-paced veteran team with shooters at all 5 positions

Zack Geoghegan•11/07/24

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Mark Pope sets benchmarks for rebounding, transition opportunities in year one at Kentucky

Jack Pilgrim•11/07/24

Mark Pope previews the Bucknell Bison

WATCH: Mark Pope previews the Bucknell Bison

Zack Geoghegan•11/07/24

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

KSR+ Basketball Recruiting

Mark Pope on Identifying Unselfishness In Recruiting: 'Is This Somebody Who Understands This is Bigger Than Themselves?'

Jacob Polacheck•11/07/24

Cameron Mills talks about Kentucky basketball practice (Screenshot: UK Sports Network)

Cameron Mills shares behind-the-scenes look at Kentucky practice to open season

Jack Pilgrim•11/07/24

Kentucky players huddling - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

Mark Pope says he has the healthiest team of his head coaching career

Zack Geoghegan•11/06/24

Kentucky huddles on the court during the team's season-opening win vs. Wright State

4-Point Play: Title odds, sleeper performers and defensive success

Jack Pilgrim•11/05/24