FILE -Mark Pope speaks to fans and media after being named Kentucky men’s NCAA college basketball head coach in Lexington, Ky., Sunday, April 14, 2024.

What is Mark Pope’s contract situation at UK? Pope’s first contract at Kentucky was officially signed by all required parties last May. Like Calipari, Pope is on a five-year deal. Pope’s entire ...

Three takeaways from Mark Pope’s introductory press conference as new Kentucky men’s basketball coach. 1. The amazing Rupp Arena crowd When UK announced that Mark Pope’s introductory press conference ...

New Kentucky men's basketball head coach Mark Pope holds up his old playing jersey for fans and the media during an introductory press conference in Lexington, Ky., Sunday, April 14, 2024.

Kentucky won 71.4 percent of its rivalry games in Pope's debut season. In year two, the Wildcats face a more challenging slate of such games.

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope has high expectations for freshman Malachi Moreno as the Great Crossing High School recruit makes his way to campus. “Malachi Moreno is gonna be fun ...