I'm sure you'll miss him and I understand why. I'd say I'm sorry we took him from you but I'd be lying. He was my first pick to be coach. I followed him since he left UK during his pro career. And when he left medical school to become an assistant coach at Georgia I was fascinated. That was a guy who was driven to be a coach. If he was smart enough to be in medical school at Columbia he sure is smart enough to be a basketball coach. And talk about energy. Off the charts.
What an awesome interview! One of the best coaches in America! Articulate, sparkly, and enthusiastic! The awesomeness that is Mark Pope oozes with every fantastic word he speaks! If a coach's ability o talk gave his team points in a basketball game, Kentucky would score 200 or more points every game! Just fantastic! Are you kidding me? It's more than just fantastic! It's awesome!
Coach Pope played for Kentucky for two years, and this year is the 30th Anniversary year of him joining the team. He transferred to Kentucky from The University Of Washington.
Byu fan here.. I loved coach Pope. I think he will be a great coach for you guys!! Good luck!!
He’s a breath of fresh air! TY
I'm sure you'll miss him and I understand why. I'd say I'm sorry we took him from you but I'd be lying. He was my first pick to be coach. I followed him since he left UK during his pro career. And when he left medical school to become an assistant coach at Georgia I was fascinated. That was a guy who was driven to be a coach. If he was smart enough to be in medical school at Columbia he sure is smart enough to be a basketball coach. And talk about energy. Off the charts.
I really hope Kentucky and Byu both continue to be good teams 🏀.
I’m a UK fan and I think that was an extraordinarily classy thing to say. Thank you
UConn fan here, always admired Kentucky basketball growing up! All the best to you guys 👍
What an awesome interview! One of the best coaches in America! Articulate, sparkly, and enthusiastic! The awesomeness that is Mark Pope oozes with every fantastic word he speaks! If a coach's ability o talk gave his team points in a basketball game, Kentucky would score 200 or more points every game! Just fantastic! Are you kidding me? It's more than just fantastic! It's awesome!
Coach Pope played for Kentucky for two years, and this year is the 30th Anniversary year of him joining the team. He transferred to Kentucky from The University Of Washington.
Actually he was on the 1993-94 team but that was his redshirt year after transferring in from Washington.
I really really love our new coach! I hope he can win. I think he will, but you never know. I hope he has great success here.
This guy is so sharp. All the faith in the world that he can get it done here. Go Big Blue! 💙
Go Coach Pope!
Out with the old in with the new
This is a great Hire!!! Can’t wait for the season fire up!!!
#GOBIGBLUE!💙🤍