Kentucky, Duke and Mark Pope

The best photos from Kentucky's huge win over Duke Tuesday night
The Mark Pope era has barely begun, but Kentucky basketball already has a signature victory after upsetting the Duke Blue Devils. The Wildcats defense led a second half comeback and they walked out with a 77 - 72 win.
Oweh's Big Plays Give Mark Pope His First Big Win for No. 19 Kentucky, Beating No. 6 Duke 77-72
Otega Oweh knocked down four free throws in the final 10.3 seconds and No. 19 Kentucky claimed the first big win of Mark Pope’s coaching tenure, knocking off No. 6 Duke 77-72 at the Champions Classic
Mark Pope just had his first signature coaching moment at Kentucky
It didn’t take long for Mark Pope to win over Big Blue Nation. pic.twitter.com/9o1umXbMVc Kentucky rallied from a 9-point halftime deficit to stun superstar Cooper Flagg and the Blue Devils, who missed 11 of their final 14 field goal attempts down the stretch.
Mark Pope's players understand what it means to play with "Kentucky" across their chest
When Mark Pope was first hired as the head coach at Kentucky, a big emphasis he had when finding players to fill the roster were players who understand the assignment, what it means to play at Kentucky,
Mark Pope after Kentucky basketball’s win over Duke: ‘I like our group’
Kentucky men’s basketball coach Mark Pope speaks to the media after the Wildcats’ 77-72 win over the Duke Blue Devils in the Champions Classic at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.
Mark Pope showed his coaching mettle on one of college basketball’s biggest stages
On one of men’s college basketball’s biggest regular-season stages, Kentucky coaching made a decisive difference as the No.
How Kentucky coach Mark Pope decided to follow a legend
It wasn't an easy decision, but when Mark Pope decided to return to coach his alma mater, he took on all the pressure of UK ...
Kentucky basketball HC Mark Pope's humble response after upset win over Duke
His level of success was a big part of why Kentucky basketball poached him from BYU. He led Utah Valley to a 77-56 within ...
Kentucky shot its way to an upset, Arkansas shot its way out of one
Kentucky fans woke up Wednesday morning with huge smiles on their faces and a confidence that hasn't been felt in Lexington ...
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The best pictures from Kentucky's opening night win over Wright State
Kentucky basketball and new coach Mark Pope made their debut on Monday night against Wright State. They would look impressive, especially on offense, and walk away with a 103 - 62 victory. Just like ...
Meet Mark Pope, the Kentucky men's basketball coach who replaced John Calipari
After a decade and a half with Kentucky, former Wildcats head coach John Calipari is no longer leading the program. Now the ...
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New Kentucky coach Mark Pope shows off letterman-style jacket at media day
Oct 15, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images Vasha Hunt ...
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UK-Duke is a huge one for Mark Pope. How did his predecessors do in their first big games?
Now comes the first major test of the Mark Pope era. UK will face No. 6 Duke on Tuesday night in Atlanta for the latest edition of the Champions Classic, and Pope’s 19th-ranked Wildcats will ...
A coach took the road less traveled, and Kentucky loves basketball again
Mark Pope once made a life-changing decision in a medical school dean’s office. Fifteen years later, he and the Wildcats are ...