Mark Pope made it clear Travis Perry‘s decision to transfer was entirely his own, admitting he was ‘devastated’ when the Eddyville native told him he was leaving. The UK head coach wanted the in-state guard to see the process through,

The Kentucky Wildcats recently concluded their first season under head coach Mark Pope. Kentucky made the move to hire Mark Pope after parting ways with longtime head coach John Calipari, who is now leading the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Coach Mark Pope and former player Reed Sheppard were in London, KY, this weekend helping with storm damage cleanup.

Louisville basketball rivalry entered a new era last season, with both programs picking up new head coaches. Alas, some fans complained that Kentucky head coach Mark Pope and Louisville’s Pat Kelsey were too kind to each other for the rivalry to meet its potential.

University of Kentucky men's basketball coach Mark Pope encouraged others to come help out, a resident who spoke with him said.

Head Coach Mark Pope pulled in another commitment to his 2025 recruiting class on Tuesday; Braydon Hawthorne from Huntington Prep in West Virginia.