Creighton avoids spoiler from Villanova, nabs sixth straight win
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Mark Pope’s debut was something else. ‘It felt like the best days of Kentucky basketball.’
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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."
Jeff Sheppard ‘pumped up’ for the Mark Pope era to begin. ‘This is going to be awesome.’
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Reed Sheppard will enter the NBA draft. His Kentucky career is over.: Kentucky basketball star Reed Sheppard will enter the 2024 NBA draft and does not plan to ...
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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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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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Romano's return caps impressive Blue Jays win after Kikuchi's high-octane performance
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What will new Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope’s offense look like? Bombs away!
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Baylor’s Scott Drew will not be the next Kentucky basketball coach. UK’s search continues.
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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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Blue Jays carry some momentum into big series against Yankees: The Blue Jays did enough damage to even their record at 8-8 on Sunday. But the next three days ...
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Who is Joe Craft and why are UK basketball fans frantically tracking his private jet?
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Dan Hurley comments on Kentucky basketball job after leading UConn to back-to-back titles
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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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Mark Pope’s first Kentucky recruit hasn’t played basketball in two years. Does it matter?
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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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Judge hits the tiebreaking single in 9th as Yankees rally to avoid sweep with 6-4 win over Blue Jays
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Yariel Rodriguez shows well in debut as Blue Jays even up series with Rockies: Yariel Rodriguez's impressive performance in his MLB debut gave the Blue Jays ...
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'Barriers Broken': Blue Jays' Kiner-Falefa deeply passionate about representation in baseball
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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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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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Blue Jays head home still looking for offensive spark: The Blue Jays finished their season-opening, 10-game road trip with an 8-3 loss to the Yankees ...
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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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Blue Jays' offensive struggles becoming harder to dismiss after another shutout loss
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From working at a car wash to throwing a no-hitter, Astros’ Ronel Blanco makes MLB history
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Quick Glance: Astros-Pitcher Ronel Blanco throws No-Hitter against Blue Jays
- Houston Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco threw the first no-hitter of the MLB season, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays while allowing only two walks.
- Blanco delivered an impressive performance in just his eighth MLB start, allowing only two walks until two outs in the ninth inning before sealing the game.
- The 30-year-old Blanco heavily relied on his changeup, which played a crucial role in his success, and he was supported by solid defense and strong team assistance from the Astros.
- This no-hitter marks the 17th in Astros history and the 323rd overall in MLB history, highlighting Blanco's achievement alongside other Astros pitchers who have also delivered no-hitters in recent years.
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‘Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, chitchat.’ Calipari takes massive brand with him to Arkansas.
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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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