Mark Pope knows it’s hard to juggle respecting tradition and maximizing revenue | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, November 11 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Rupp Arena is one of the more respected college basketball venues in the country but also does not have the amenities or revenue potential that many newer arenas across the country have. Kentucky coach Mark Pope played in Rupp Arena when... Read More.

Jack Givens likes way Mark Pope coaches, builds team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky All-American Jack Givens certainly understands the Kentucky basketball program both from a player’s standpoint and a fan’s standpoint. He had 41 points on 18 of 27 shooting in the 1978 national championship game win over Duke and finished his... Read More.

Mark Pope believes sophomore Kam Williams could develop into a special player at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, October 8 by Zac Oakes

When Kentucky got its first transfer portal commitment from Tulane’s Kam Williams it almost went unnoticed. Kentucky was still playing in the NCAA Tournament when Williams committed and he was not a big name. However, he’s made a big name for himself since arriving... Read More.

Coach Mark Pope has drills to help Brandon Garrison and other players learn how to handle emotional situations. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, September 16 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Brandon Garrison knows that his emotional play can inspire teammates and disrupt opponents. He also knows that sometimes his emotional outbursts can hurt his team and wants to control his emotions better this season. “That’s something we talk about,” Kentucky coach... Read More.

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.

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.

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Mark Pope knows it’s hard to juggle respecting tradition and maximizing revenue | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jack Givens likes way Mark Pope coaches, builds team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Mark Pope believes sophomore Kam Williams could develop into a special player at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Coach Mark Pope has drills to help Brandon Garrison and other players learn how to handle emotional situations. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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

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

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