Mark Pope impressed with Trent Noah’s improved leadership | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, August 26 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT A year ago Trent Noah was “a disaster” as he tried to adjust to being a University of Kentucky basketball player. The Harlan County High School star was coming off a brilliant high school career that ended with his team losing... Read More.

Darius Miller loves what Mark Pope has brought to UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 10 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Former University of Kentucky player Darius Miller played for coaches Billy Gillispie and John Calipari, two very different types of coaches, at UK. Now he’s enjoying what former Wildcat Mark Pope is doing as Kentucky’s coach. “I love his approach to... Read More.

UK Basketball Coach Mark Pope and Wildcats to host camp at Russell County June 21

Tuesday, June 3 by Zac Oakes

University of Kentucky Basketball coach Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats will host a satellite camp at Russell County High School on Saturday, June 21. This camp is going to be offered free to the […]

UK Basketball Coach Mark Pope and Wildcats to host camp at RCHS | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 29 by Zac Oakes

University of Kentucky Basketball coach Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats will host a satellite camp at Russell County High School next month. This camp is going to be offered free to the first 125 registered campers. The camp will take place Saturday, June... Read More.

Braydon Hawthorne was Mark Pope’s biggest recruiting surprise | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 26 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Mark Pope pulled off one of his biggest recruiting surprises when he signed 6-foot-8 Braydon Hawthorne, a four-star wing prospect ranked in the top 40 in his recruiting class. The Kentucky coach already had what looked like a loaded roster when... Read More.

Jasper Johnson has an “incredible skill set” from all that UK coach Mark Pope has seen | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 19 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Jasper Johnson is a 6-foot-4 guard with elite shooting skills who has strong family connections to Kentucky and has proven himself on a national level the last two seasons as well as in recent national all-star games. Kentucky coach Mark Pope... Read More.

Cameron Mills knows Mark Pope will not change who he is | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 28 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Despite injuries that dramatically changed lineup options for coach Mark Pope, Kentucky managed to beat eight top 15 teams last season, reached the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 and even beat national champion Florida. Cameron Mills, Pope’s teammate on UK’s 1996 national... Read More.

Kentucky coach Mark Pope shared insights on his first year at UK with BBN Tonight host Maggie Davis | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 23 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky coach Mark Pope offered insights on his first year as UK’s head coach during an exclusive interview with BBN Tonight’s Maggie Davis on WLEX-TV on the one-year anniversary of his hire and historical press conference in Rupp Arena. “BBN gave... Read More.

Jaland Lowe believes Mark Pope can help his overall game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 21 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT When Jaland Lowe was contemplating a transfer from Pittsburgh to Kentucky his father made sure to get all the information he could about UK coach Mark Pope. “We called people and spoke to people who had personal knowledge of relationships with... Read More.

Mark Pope looking forward to renewed UK-IU series | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, April 3 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky played in Indianapolis last weekend in the NCAA Tournament and will be back at Lucas Oil Stadium Dec. 27, 2026, to play Indiana. The Kentucky-Indiana series will start back next season when UK host Indiana Dec. 20 in Rupp Arena.... Read More.

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Mark Pope impressed with Trent Noah’s improved leadership | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Darius Miller loves what Mark Pope has brought to UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Basketball Coach Mark Pope and Wildcats to host camp at Russell County June 21

UK Basketball Coach Mark Pope and Wildcats to host camp at RCHS | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Braydon Hawthorne was Mark Pope’s biggest recruiting surprise | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jasper Johnson has an “incredible skill set” from all that UK coach Mark Pope has seen | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Cameron Mills knows Mark Pope will not change who he is | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kentucky coach Mark Pope shared insights on his first year at UK with BBN Tonight host Maggie Davis | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jaland Lowe believes Mark Pope can help his overall game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Mark Pope looking forward to renewed UK-IU series | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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