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.

Mark Pope has confidence in freshman Travis Perry | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 25 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Before Travis Perry made his first collegiate start at Texas, he got a pep talk from coach Mark Pope that included video clips of what he had done well this season. “Just kind of reiterating the confidence he has in me... Read More.

Nate Oats has a lot of praise for Mark Pope | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Alabama coach Nate Oats gave coach Mark Pope his first Rupp Arena loss when the Crimson Tide outscored UK 102-97. However, Oats could not have been more gracious in his praise of Pope after the game “I thought it was a... Read More.

Travis Perry continues to impress coach Mark Pope with his overall play | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 8 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky freshman Travis Perry shared one of the New Year’s resolutions that he and some teammates made. “I think the consensus of a lot of guys was a pretty similar one and it was to get more in the Bible, whether... Read More.

Mark Pope knew he had to get Lamont Butler in the transfer portal | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught As soon as Lamont Butler went into the transfer portal, Kentucky coach Mark Pope was all over the 6-2 point guard. “Every time we played San Diego State, we spent the first 48 hours trying to figure out how we were... Read More.

Jack Givens knows Mark Pope can do ‘special stuff’ | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, November 25 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Even before the season started, former Kentucky All-American Jack Givens knew that Mark Pope was the perfect hire for UK. “He went back and watched every game for every player from last year. How much commitment does that take with an... Read More.

Mark Pope praises assistant Jason Hart | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, November 21 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Several national college basketball analysts felt Mark Pope hit a home run when he put Jason Hart on his staff because of his high school, college and NBA connections. Pope said Hart, the former G League Ignite head coach, even turned... Read More.

UK signee Acaden Lewis was ready to cut UK and pick UConn before Pope visit | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, November 18 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky coach Mark Pope had no idea he was so close to losing top 40 recruit Acaden Lewis to Connecticut. The 6-2, 170-pound point guard from Washington, D.C., averaged 14.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.5 steals last year for... Read More.

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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

Mark Pope has confidence in freshman Travis Perry | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Nate Oats has a lot of praise for Mark Pope | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Travis Perry continues to impress coach Mark Pope with his overall play | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Mark Pope knew he had to get Lamont Butler in the transfer portal | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jack Givens knows Mark Pope can do ‘special stuff’ | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Mark Pope praises assistant Jason Hart | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK signee Acaden Lewis was ready to cut UK and pick UConn before Pope visit | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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