Mark Pope made a lineup change and a defensive statement against Loyola, but his comments on how he handles losing will have Kentucky fans ready to run through a wall. … [Read more...] about Mark Pope admits the truth about his ‘misery’ after Michigan State loss
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Mark Pope tried to break the MSG curse… it didn’t work
Mark Pope explained how he tried to break the MSG curse, it didn't work. He then blamed himself for the "debacle" and promised a quick fix to the personal jinx. … [Read more...] about Mark Pope tried to break the MSG curse… it didn’t work
Kentucky’s Mark Pope reflects on Champions Classic: ‘We want to never feel this pain ever again’
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Of the four teams who entered the World’s Most Famous Arena on Tuesday for the Champions Classic none left with their heads hanging as low as Kentucky. The Wildcats were thrashed by Michigan State in an 83-66 blowout. Kentucky head coach Mark Pope wants to make sure it’s a feeling him and his program never experience again. “It’s not great on my … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s Mark Pope reflects on Champions Classic: ‘We want to never feel this pain ever again’
Why Kentucky’s analytics obsession is driving top recruits away from Mark Pope’s vision
A 17-point loss should not happen with a record-funded roster. The answer lies in this Mark Pope philosophy that top scoring recruits are openly rejecting. … [Read more...] about Why Kentucky’s analytics obsession is driving top recruits away from Mark Pope’s vision
Top-25 forward Maximo Adams to commit on Friday
By JAMES MADDEN Maximo Adams – a top-25 ranked forward in the class of 2026 is expected to announce his commitment on Friday, ESPN’s Paul Biancardi reported. The 6-foot-7 forward from Sierra Canyon (CA) will choose between Kentucky, Michigan State, North Carolina and Texas. Adams recently visited all four schools and also visited Kansas in September before cutting his … [Read more...] about Top-25 forward Maximo Adams to commit on Friday