Mark Pope, Tennessee and Kentucky

Mark Pope’s bet on the bench paid off in Tennessee sweep
Remember all that chatter about Kentucky needing to tighten the rotation coming out of the loss at Ole Miss? Mark Pope pushed back on it almost immediately, making it clear the starters wouldn’t be run into the ground no matter the team’s injury hurdles.
Kentucky's Mark Pope keeps stunning record vs. Tennessee clean with upset win
Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope is getting the job done against Tennessee. He's now 8-0 against the school, representing the Wildcats.
Mark Pope recaps Kentucky basketball’s rivalry win and season sweep of No. 5 Tennessee
Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope discusses UK’s victory, which included a standout showing from Trent Noah.
Mark Pope is proving why the SEC should be scared about the future of Kentucky basketball
When Mark Pope was hired as the head coach of the Kentucky basketball program, some were worried that he was not ready for this job. Quickly into his first year
Kentucky basketball proves again it's the Kryptonite for Tennessee's daunting defense
Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats solved Tennessee's daunting defense for the second time this season and completed a regular-season sweep Tuesday.
Mark Pope gives UK basketball injury updates after Kentucky beats Tennessee at Rupp Arena
After UK basketball’s home win against Tennessee, Mark Pope gave injury updates on guards Lamont Butler and Jaxson Robinson.
Kentucky basketball: Mark Pope's Cats shred Tennessee's vaunted defense in victory
Just how impressive was Kentucky basketball's 3-point shooting in Tuesday's win over Tennessee? The Courier Journal puts it into perspective.
Kentucky head coach Mark Pope talks about victory over No. 4 Tennessee at Rupp Arena
Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope talks about the Wildcats' second victory in two weeks over fourth-ranked Tennessee at Rupp Arena.
What Mark Pope’s first 23 games as UK coach tell us about Kentucky basketball’s future
In his first 23 games as Kentucky’s head coach, Mark Pope has led the Wildcats to seven Quad 1 victories. In all of men’s NCAA Division I basketball, only Auburn (12) and Tennessee (eight) have more Quad 1 wins. Ryan C. Hermens [email protected]
Mark Pope on Trent Noah after Kentucky’s win over Tennessee
Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope talks about Trent Noah after the Wildcats’ 75-64 win over Tennessee on Feb. 11, 2025, at Rupp Arena.
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Rick Throws Tennessee Under the Bus After Mark Pope Hands Second SEC Defeat Within 14 Days
We didn’t respond well in critical moments,” Rick Barnes said. The post Rick Throws Tennessee Under the Bus After Mark Pope ...
Kentucky's freshmen have stepped up in a big way recently
Kentucky basketball has been dealing with a couple of injuries lately, which has led to some freshmen being forced to step up ...
Mark Pope’s NBA Dancer Daughter Repped His Natty Jersey While Performing At Kentucky
The Kentucky basketball team took down SEC rival Tennessee in Rupp Arena on Tuesday night to land a season sweep of the Vols. During the halftime break, ...
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Mark Pope Throws National Coach Into Turmoil as Major Blunder Overlooked After a Classic SEC Showdown
Mark Pope did it again, but this time, his victory stirred controversy. The post Mark Pope Throws National Coach Into Turmoil ...
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Mark Pope describes his emotions with multiple players getting hurt in Tennessee game
The Kentucky Wildcats earned an emotional win over the Tennessee Volunteers on Tuesday night. However, head coach Mark Pope ...
Kentucky can't expect Tennessee to play the same in their second matchup
Kentucky basketball is getting set to take on the Tennessee Volunteers for the second time in two weeks, which marks the ...