Ansley Almonor believes he fits perfectly into what coach Mark Pope wants to do | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 25 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Fairleigh Dickinson transfer Ansley Almonor had already thought about how he might fit into coach Mark Pope’s plans this season even before UK started summer practice last week. “I see myself fitting in perfectly, especially after the way the coaching staff... Read More.

Fran Fraschilla is a big fan of Kentucky head coach Mark Pope | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 18 by Zac Oakes

ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla, a former head coach at Manhattan, St. John’s and New Mexico, had a chance to get to know new Kentucky coach Mark Pope when he first got into coaching. “I am a huge fan of him as a... Read More.

ESPN recruiting director Paul Biancardi knows NIL changes the way Mark Pope will recruit at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 30 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught ESPN recruiting director/basketball analyst Paul Biancardi likes what he’s seen from new Kentucky coach Mark Pope’s recruiting strategy. “Every coach recruits to their personal liking. Not every coach goes after one-and-done players. Some are comfortable recruiting, coaching and developing talent,” Biancardi... Read More.

Mark Gerard Schilling, II, age 45, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, May 15 by Sean Hammond

Mark Gerard Schilling, II, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Monday, May 13, 2024, at his home. He was 45 years of age. Mark was born Wednesday, December 6, 1978, in Indianapolis, son of […]

Utah Prep program director Shane Hayden says UK coach Mark Pope wins with “scouting and X’s and O’s” rather than relying just on talent. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 14 by Zac Oakes

Utah Prep program director Shane Hayden has no doubts that Mark Pope will be a highly successful recruiter now that the former BYU head coach is the new coach at UK. “We built a good relationship with Mark and some guys on his staff,”... Read More.

Former players will help Mark Pope all they can | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 29 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT It was easy for Kentucky’s 1996 national championship team to select Mark Pope as team captain. “He was the guy who sacrificed it all and did whatever was asked of him. He started and then Walter (McCarty) did in that spot... Read More.

Former Teammate knows Rhodes Scholar Mark Pope is Terrific Analytical Coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 22 by Sean Hammond

By LARRY VAUGHT Once former Kentucky coach Rick Pitino endorsed the hiring of former UK player Mark Pope as the new Kentucky basketball coach, another former UK player expected fans to buy in like they did at Pope’s introductory press conference. “It was probably... Read More.

Former teammate knows Rhodes Scholar Mark Pope is terrific analytical coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, April 22 by Zac Oakes

Once former Kentucky coach Rick Pitino endorsed the hiring of former UK player Mark Pope as the new Kentucky basketball coach, another former UK player expected fans to buy in like they did at Pope’s introductory press conference. “It was probably a little more... Read More.

Mark Anthony Deel, age 43, of Russell Springs

Friday, April 12 by Sean Hammond

Mark Anthony Deel, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was 43 years of age. Mark was born July 20, 1980, in Indianapolis, Indiana, son […]

Former UK All-American Lilley Makes Her Mark as Assistant Coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, November 20 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Not much seems to ever bother Kentucky junior setter Emma Grome on the volleyball court, which is one reason she’s leading the nation in assists per set. However, she was a “little intimidated” going into this season after four-time UK All-American... Read More.

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Ansley Almonor believes he fits perfectly into what coach Mark Pope wants to do | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Fran Fraschilla is a big fan of Kentucky head coach Mark Pope | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

ESPN recruiting director Paul Biancardi knows NIL changes the way Mark Pope will recruit at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Mark Gerard Schilling, II, age 45, of Russell Springs

Utah Prep program director Shane Hayden says UK coach Mark Pope wins with “scouting and X’s and O’s” rather than relying just on talent. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Former players will help Mark Pope all they can | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Former Teammate knows Rhodes Scholar Mark Pope is Terrific Analytical Coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Former teammate knows Rhodes Scholar Mark Pope is terrific analytical coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Mark Anthony Deel, age 43, of Russell Springs

Former UK All-American Lilley Makes Her Mark as Assistant Coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

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