Mark Edward Pope (born September 11, 1972) is an American collegiate basketball coach and former player who is head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team. As a player, Pope played power forward and small forward.

Apr 12, 2024 · Pope, a captain of the University of Kentucky’s 1996 National Championship team, has returned to Lexington as the 23rd head coach of Kentucky’s storied men’s basketball program, UK Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart announced Friday.

Nov 12, 2024 · Who is Mark Pope? Pope is the new head coach at the University of Kentucky. A former player for the Wildcats, he returned to Lexington to replace Calipari after spending time at BYU.

Dec 24, 2024 · Mark Pope has stepped down from his position as head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats basketball team, a move that has sent shockwaves through the college basketball community.

Apr 12, 2024 · Mark Pope is officially Kentucky 's new men's basketball coach, the school announced Friday. Pope was a captain on Kentucky's 1996 national championship team and has been the head coach at BYU...

Apr 12, 2024 · Kentucky has hired BYU's Mark Pope as John Calipari's successor. Here's what to know about his playing and coaching career.

Apr 12, 2024 · Kentucky has hired BYU’s Mark Pope as men’s basketball coach, bringing home a captain of the Wildcats’ 1996 national championship team to succeed John Calipari.

Apr 12, 2024 · Mark Pope is the new Kentucky men's basketball coach, the school announced on Friday. Pope, 51, signed a five-year contract to coach the Wildcats after spending the past five seasons at BYU.

Apr 15, 2024 · LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — One of the last players to exit a bus full of Kentucky greats on the Rupp Arena floor, Mark Pope held the 1996 NCAA championship trophy aloft and basked in the cheers during his introduction as the Wildcats’ new men’s basketball coach.

1 day ago · Kentucky coaches Mark Pope, Mark Fox and Nick Robinson before a loss to Vanderbilt, 74-69. Photo by Chet White. ... as Kentucky lost by 20 points against Ohio State on Dec. 21 — doubling down on wins for the Buckeyes in basketball and football that day. After losing his third conference game, in a game which Kentucky committed 17 turnovers ...