NCAA Division I team of the University of Kentucky
‘All doors are open right now’ as UK basketball coach Mark Pope builds his first roster
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Quick Glance: Enthusiastic Kentucky Fans Welcome Mark Pope as New Wildcats Coach at Rupp Arena
- Mark Pope's debut game as Kentucky's coach is still over six months away. However, the manner in which fans packed Rupp Arena for his unveiling as UK's new men's basketball coach would surprise those unfamiliar with the sport's calendar, considering the 2024-25 season doesn't commence until November.
- Rupp Arena accommodates 20,500 spectators. The lower section of the venue features 10,000 theater-style seats, all of which were occupied. The upper section, with an additional 10,500 seats, took longer to fill, but by the time Pope was formally introduced at 4:54 p.m. on Sunday, not a single seat was vacant.
- All of this to greet back a beloved figure.
- "We witness these introductory press conferences frequently," Pope remarked. "No individual worldwide has ever witnessed a spectacle like this."
‘It’s going to be a home run.’ High school coaches weigh in on Mark Pope’s hire at Kentucky.
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BYU’s best basketball recruit in nearly a decade now Mark Pope’s 1st commitment at Kentucky
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Ellen Calipari posts goodbye video, supportive of Kentucky departure: Ellen Calipari said she’s supportive of John Calipari as new coach of Arkansas and thanked ...
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Quick Glance: Arkansas Saves Kentucky and John Calipari
- John Calipari and Kentucky were on the brink of giving it one more shot. Arkansas saved them from themselves - and that's good for everyone.
- The relationship between the 65-year-old Hall of Fame coach and the elite program was not just dull but also burdensome. When athletic director Mitch Barnhart and Calipari sat for a local television interview last month to assure fans that they were on the same page and committed to getting the Wildcats back on top, it seemed more like a hostage video.
- Arkansas and its billionaire supporters unexpectedly intervened to recruit the coach nobody else pursued and offer him a compensation beyond what others could provide. Everyone benefits. Perhaps not the Razorbacks - time will tell - but certainly Calipari and Kentucky. He was in desperate need of a fresh start, as were the Wildcats. After failing to reach the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, the individual who led Kentucky to seven Elite Eights, four Final Fours, and a national title in his initial decade came to a realization.
- This is not intended to diminish Calipari's past achievements at Kentucky. He revitalized the Cats, contributed to their national title, and kept UK in contention for a championship nearly every year during his remarkable first ten years. He served as a positive influence in the state, demonstrating his philanthropy in times of crisis. This is about recognizing that since 2020, Calipari was tarnishing this legacy. It's about acknowledging that both sides knew the journey had come to an end and it was time to step away. Just when it seemed that Calipari and Kentucky were considering another attempt, Arkansas intervened and rescued them from themselves.
Does Mark Pope still have time to build a contender for next season? ‘He’s turning heads.’
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Mark Pope is building his staff at Kentucky. And the Cats got some good financial fortune.
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Another Kentucky men’s basketball signee decommits from the Cats’ 2024 recruiting class
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What is Reed Sheppard’s future with Kentucky basketball? New UK coach Mark Pope weighs in.
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Billy Donovan might be interested in the Kentucky basketball job. But there’s a problem.
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Kentucky basketball coaching search ends with Mitch Barnhart having questions to answer
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Three reasons to have hope in new UK basketball coach Mark Pope — and two areas for worry
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Mark Pope’s first Kentucky recruit hasn’t played basketball in two years. Does it matter?
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Letters to the Editor: Did Crafts’ booster power unduly influence Coach Cal’s departure?
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Zvonimir Ivisic has entered the transfer portal after one season with Kentucky basketball
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What will new Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope’s offense look like? Bombs away!
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‘So much more than winning games:’ Coach Cal’s off-court charity work leaves legacy.
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New Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope has already lined up a transfer portal visitor
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Former Kentucky basketball player Joey Hart announces new school via NCAA transfer portal
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Cal the Hogs: Former Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari is introduced at Arkansas
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Rex Chapman on an amazing day for Kentucky basketball
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6-foot-7 international prospect will follow Kenny Brooks to play for Kentucky basketball
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Mark Pope is expected to be the next Kentucky men’s basketball coach: Former Kentucky basketball player Mark Pope will be the next coach of the Wildcats ...
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Who is Joe Craft and why are UK basketball fans frantically tracking his private jet?
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How would UConn coach Dan Hurley respond to an offer of more money from Kentucky?
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Quick Glance: Dan Hurley Confronts Purdue's Zach Edey Over Hard Screen on UConn
- During Monday's national championship game, Dan Hurley expressed discontent with Zach Edey, making his feelings known to the Purdue center.
- Hurley was observed engaging with the Boilermakers star after Edey knocked down UConn's Stephon Castle with a hard screen.
- Edey seemed to push Castle during the screen, frustrating Hurley as Purdue's key player avoided a potentially costly foul.
- Edey did not accumulate a foul in the first half, contributing 16 of the Boilermakers' 30 points, along with five rebounds and two blocks.
These are the top transfer portal targets for new Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope
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Being Kentucky basketball coach is not for everyone, but it’s still a great job
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Rick Pitino says Mark Pope will ‘win in a big way’ as Kentucky’s basketball coach
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Kentucky’s most electric player is headed to the NBA draft. He’s projected in the top 10.
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OK, Kentucky basketball fans, let’s have a frank talk about Scott Drew: In evaluating the Baylor coach as a potential UK head man, it is important to understand ...
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Dawn Staley should be Kentucky’s next hire as men’s basketball coach: Kentucky should go after the best college basketball coach in the country to lead its men’s ...
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Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
- South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.
- Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.
- It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.
- The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
Brown: Dawn Staley should be among first calls in Kentucky basketball coaching search
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Another former Virginia Tech assistant joins Kenny Brooks’ UK basketball staff
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Who is Joe Craft and why are UK basketball fans frantically tracking his private jet?
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A pair of 2024 Kentucky basketball recruits have now decommitted after John Calipari’s exit
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New Kentucky women’s basketball coach calls for NIL support from Big Blue Nation: New Kentucky women’s basketball coach Kenny Brooks and UK Athletics NIL partner ...
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Who will be Kentucky's next coach? With Scott Drew off board, Billy Donovan is favorite
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Whoever Kentucky basketball hires to replace John Calipari has history to live up to
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The latest on top Kentucky basketball candidates now that John Calipari is officially gone
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Will Nate Oats be the next head coach of Kentucky?@tatefrazier and @jkylemann discuss the Kentucky coaching search:
Why one of John Calipari’s biggest Kentucky stars is not cutting ties with Big Blue Nation
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John Calipari to Arkansas: College basketball experts on end of era for Kentucky Wildcats
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Nate Oats Sends Message to Alabama Fans Amid Links to Kentucky: Alabama Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats pledged his commitment to the school amid recent links to ...
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Collin Chandler, who signed with BYU, to join Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball in 2024-25
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Another Kentucky Wildcat is in the transfer portal after playing little as a freshman
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Oscar Tshiebwe named NBA G League’s rookie of the year after record-breaking season
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‘Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, chitchat.’ Calipari takes massive brand with him to Arkansas.
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Coach Cal may be staying on, but fans still have a lot to say | Opinion: Letters to the Editor: Calipari has never fully grasped that Kentucky fans don’t really ...
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For at least one night, Kentucky’s Reed Sheppard will be back on the court in Rupp Arena
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One of Kentucky’s starters jumps into NBA draft. What’s next, and what’s his draft status?
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Kentucky men's basketball coach Mark Pope is loved for being on the 1996 national title team. His success lies in making his mark outside the state.
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After one season with Kentucky, a former Miss Basketball is in the transfer portal
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UConn men's basketball Dan Hurley coach comments on if he would entertain a potential open job amid reports that John Calipari is leaving Kentucky for Arkansas.
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‘We’re not 100%.’ Criticism of Calipari brings scrutiny to Barnhart’s contract extensions.
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Kentucky basketball's Reed Sheppard earns NABC National Freshman of Year award: Reed Sheppard is the first player in Kentucky basketball history to win the NABC ...
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Alabama basketball fans have waited their entire lives for this Final Four: ‘I’ve let out a deep breath’
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John Calipari will welcome six freshmen to UK next season. Who they are and how they fit.
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Paid articlePaid Calipari is trying to build a new roster. Here’s how the Final Four coaches built theirs.
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Virginia Tech guard Georgia Amoore enters transfer portal, per source: Will she follow Kenny Brooks to Kentucky?
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Virginia Tech's Georgia Amoore Enters Transfer Portal Following Brooks' Departure
- Virginia Tech's standout point guard, Georgia Amoore, has reportedly joined the transfer portal, as confirmed by the school on Monday.
- This announcement comes on the heels of Virginia Tech coach Kenny Brooks departing for the head coaching position at Kentucky women's basketball team a week prior.
- Having reached her senior year, Amoore was faced with a deadline on Monday to opt for the 2024 WNBA draft or extend her collegiate career using the additional eligibility due to the pandemic.
- Standing at 5 feet 6 inches, the Australian-born point guard played a pivotal role in Virginia Tech's rise as a dominant force in the ACC and nationally. With impressive averages of 18.8 points and 6.8 assists per game in her senior season, she departs as the program's all-time assists leader. Despite Amoore's contributions that led Virginia Tech to their first Final Four appearance in 2023, the team exited the NCAA tournament in the second round this year, facing postseason challenges without star player Elizabeth Kitley due to injury. Amoore is poised to make an immediate impact wherever she lands and is currently viewed as a top prospect in the transfer portal.
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Kentucky basketball forward Aaron Bradshaw enters transfer portal after John Calipari news
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Mark Pope at Kentucky? Here’s why it would make sense, and why it wouldn’t.: Could BYU's Mark Pope be a candidate for Kentucky's head coaching job? ...
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Louisville vs Kentucky baseball: 3 things to know heading into Battle of the Bluegrass
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John Calipari's sudden move to Arkansas gives Kentucky basketball a chance at fresh start
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Even former UK basketball players are getting the shakedown in Rupp ticket debacle | Opinion
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What can Kentucky players expect from this year’s NBA draft process? And who might return?
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Arkansas State coach ready for John Calipari calls for game with Razorbacks: New Arkansas coach John Calipari already has another coach ready to meet on the ...
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Brown: Could Louisville's Pat Kelsey or Kentucky's Mark Pope be the next Dan Hurley?
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Tyson Foods Expertly Trolls Kentucky Radio Hosts Over John Calipari Leaving With Perfect Gifts
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Ugonna Onyenso, Kentucky basketball forward, hiring agent and entering 2024 NBA Draft
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College basketballs waytooearly top 25 rankings for 202425: Circling which college basketball programs are poised to shine in 202425
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UK’s Adou Thiero isn’t alone: Top SEC basketball players have entered NCAA transfer portal
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2024 McDonald’s All-American Game guide: What to watch for from future Kentucky players
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Paid articlePaid DJ Wagner latest Kentucky basketball player to enter NCAA transfer portal, per reports
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Williams: How Kentucky Wildcats coaching process example of major change in college sports
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NBA coaches have been linked to Kentucky’s new head coaching opening.
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