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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."
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Jeff Sheppard ‘pumped up’ for the Mark Pope era to begin. ‘This is going to be awesome.’
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Jeff Sheppard ‘pumped up’ for the Mark Pope era to begin. ‘This is going ...
Quick Glance: Jeff Sheppard Excited for Mark Pope's Leadership at Kentucky
  • Former UK basketball player Jeff Sheppard expresses enthusiasm for Mark Pope's appointment as the new head coach of the Wildcats.

  • Sheppard highlights Pope's personal qualities, emphasizing his love for the program and his ability to mentor young men.

  • With Pope's unique perspective and experience as a former player for Kentucky, fans can expect an exciting future.

  • Fans can anticipate a fast-paced style of play under Pope's leadership, with Sheppard emphasizing the importance of supporting the team.
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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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Ellen Calipari posts goodbye video, supportive of Kentucky departure
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.
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Zvonimir Ivisic is the first former Kentucky player to follow John Calipari to Arkansas
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Another Kentucky men’s basketball signee decommits from the Cats’ 2024 recruiting class
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Billy Donovan might be interested in the Kentucky basketball job. But there’s a problem.
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Caitlin Clark leaves Iowa her way, battling to the end with her head held high: Iowa won’t see the likes of Clark again, but oh, how it has had someone to take ...
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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.
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Iowa Will Retire Caitlin Clark's No. 22 After Historic Collegiate Career: The Iowa women's basketball program announced on Wednesday that it will officially ...
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Iowa Will Retire Caitlin Clark's No. 22 After Historic Collegiate Career
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Honored for Historic Collegiate Career in Iowa
  • The Iowa women's basketball program announced the official retirement of jersey No. 22 in recognition of Caitlin Clark, following the conclusion of her college career on Sunday with the Hawkeyes' loss to South Carolina in the NCAA tournament national championship game.

  • Moving forward, no Iowa players will wear the iconic No. 22 jersey. Clark now joins Megan Gustafson (No. 10) as one of the three players from the Iowa women's basketball team to have her number retired.

  • The decision was revealed by Iowa's Athletics Director, Beth Goetz, on Wednesday night at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in the presence of Clark and the fans.

  • Clark has officially entered the WNBA draft scheduled for Monday, April 15. She is anticipated to be the top pick, selected by the Indiana Fever.
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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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Caitlin Clark Delivered for Women’s Basketball. Again: Clark turned in a dream stat line—41 points, 12 assists, 7 rebounds—in a dream rematch of last year’s ...
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Caitlin Clark Delivered for Women’s Basketball. Again
Quick Glance: LSU-Iowa Rematch Breaks ESPN Viewership Record
  • LSU and Iowa attracted millions of viewers, leading to record ratings on ESPN.

  • The Elite Eight game showcased top college basketball players and ended with a victory for Iowa.

  • The Elite Eight resulted in high viewership and increased interest in women's basketball.

  • The upcoming Final Four tournament promises exciting games and high ticket prices.
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Baylor’s Scott Drew will not be the next Kentucky basketball coach. UK’s search continues.
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Caitlin Clark Crashes SNL to Shame Michael Che for Hating on Women’s Sports: The “Weekend Update” co-anchor got brutally roasted to his face by the NCAA ...
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Impresses on Saturday Night Live
  • Caitlin Clark appears on 'Saturday Night Live,' thanking WNBA icons who paved the way

  • Clark joined Michael Che to discuss the WNBA Draft, where the top pick was in New York City.

  • She expressed gratitude to past players for their WNBA contributions and gifted Che a signed apron.

  • Clark concluded by honoring predecessors who paved the way in the WNBA and presented Che with a signed apron as a token of appreciation.
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New Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope has already lined up a transfer portal visitor
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Cal the Hogs: Former Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari is introduced at Arkansas
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6-foot-7 international prospect will follow Kenny Brooks to play for Kentucky basketball
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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.
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Who is Joe Craft and why are UK basketball fans frantically tracking his private jet?
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On the day UK introduced Mark Pope, it was Kentucky fans who made a statement
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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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Being Kentucky basketball coach is not for everyone, but it’s still a ...
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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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Kentucky’s most electric player is headed to the NBA draft ...
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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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OK, Kentucky basketball fans, let’s have a frank talk about Scott Drew
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Caitlin Clark Had Such a Classy Gesture for Iowa Teammates At End of 'SNL' Appearance
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Who is Joe Craft and why are UK basketball fans frantically tracking his private jet?
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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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New Kentucky women’s basketball coach calls for NIL support from Big Blue ...
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A pair of 2024 Kentucky basketball recruits have now decommitted after John Calipari’s exit
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Hawkeye women’s basketball celebration planned for Wednesday at Carver: 6 p.m. event will honor 2024 historic NCAA finals run
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Hawkeye women’s basketball celebration planned for Wednesday at Carver
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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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Caitlin Clark Got the Coolest ’Ted Lasso’ Gift From Jason Sudeikis: The Iowa Hawkeyes star received a Ted Lasso-themed gift from actor Jason Sudeikis on Friday.
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Caitlin Clark Got the Coolest ’Ted Lasso’ Gift From Jason Sudeikis
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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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South Carolina Basketball Coach Dawn Staley: Let Trans Women Play Women’s Sports: Staley’s comments sent right-wing media into a tizzy, accusing her of pushing ...
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‘Uncommon Favor’: Dawn Staley Becomes The First Black Coach To Win Three Division I Basketball Titles
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‘Uncommon Favor’: Dawn Staley Becomes The First Black Coach To Win Three ...
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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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Nate Oats Sends Message to Alabama Fans Amid Links to Kentucky
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Another Kentucky Wildcat is in the transfer portal after playing little as a freshman
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In second grade, Caitlin Clark wrote down her WNBA dreams. Now, they'll finally come true.
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Adou Thiero issues statement on future. He could still return to Kentucky basketball team.
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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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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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For at least one night, Kentucky’s Reed Sheppard will be back on the court ...
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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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Iowa Hawkeyes give a rocking performance on a national stage behind megastar Caitlin Clark
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Kim Mulkey picks up her first LSU basketball commitment for the Class of 2025: LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey picks up her first commitment for the ...
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Quick Glance: LSU, UCLA Receive Apology for Controversial Comments
  • Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times apologized for racist and sexist comments in a preview article for the NCAA women's basketball tournament matchup between UCLA and LSU.

  • Reactions to the article were strong, with LSU head coach Kim Mulkey and player Angel Reese criticizing the inappropriate terms and metaphors used.

  • LSU players were referred to as 'villains' and 'dirty debutantes,' sparking a debate on racism and sexism.

  • LSU won the Sweet 16 game against UCLA 78-69, leading to an Elite Eight matchup against Iowa.
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After one season with Kentucky, a former Miss Basketball is in the transfer portal
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Caitlin Clark skepticism continues from stars ahead of 2024 WNBA Draft: Current and former players continue to shade Clark ahead of next weeks draft
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Caitlin Clark skepticism continues from stars ahead of 2024 WNBA Draft
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Iowa vs. Connecticut was ESPN’s highest-rated basketball game ever: An average of 14.2 million people watched Iowa beat Connecticut on Friday night in the Final ...
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Iowa vs. Connecticut was ESPN’s highest-rated basketball game ever
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LSU's Hailey Van Lith to Enter Transfer Portal for Final Collegiate Season, per Report
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Quick Glance: LSU’s Hailey Van Lith Enters Transfer Portal After 1 Season: Potential New Paths
  • The past season presented challenges for both Van Lith and LSU, falling short of the desired national championship.

  • What reflections did Van Lith share about her time at LSU? In Albany, N.Y., she openly pondered her experiences and collaboration with a trainer and life advisor.

  • WNBA Outlook: Speculations suggest Van Lith may not have been a first-round pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft.

  • Where might she seek a new opportunity? Van Lith had discussed options with Stanford and South Carolina previously, now aiming to find a suitable environment for her talents.
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Fair or not, this will be a major sign of how Calipari’s make-or-break offseason is going
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Fair or not, this will be a major sign of how Calipari’s make-or-break ...
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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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Gophers coach Ben Johnson says Dawson Garcia 'left a lot of money on the table' to stay
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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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Teel: Neither fluke nor Cinderella, N.C. State heads to Final Four after topping Duke
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Quick Glance: NC State Advances to First Final Four Since 1983: DJ Burns Leads Upset
  • NC State makes fourth Final Four appearance, first since 1983, by defeating Duke in a thrilling 74-64 game.

  • DJ Burns Jr. scored 29 points to lead the Pack against Duke after struggling in the ACC Season.

  • Burns was defended by Mark Mitchell and Ryan Young after Kyle Filipowski fouled out, contributing to his standout performance.

  • Duke's McCain excelled with 32 points, while Proctor's disappointing performance may impact his draft decision.
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‘We’re not 100%.’ Criticism of Calipari brings scrutiny to Barnhart’s contract extensions.
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Easter brunch shooting claims life of military veteran and coach: Allen Beachem remembered as community hero
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