Mark Pope, Tennessee and Kentucky

Mark Pope’s bet on the bench paid off in Tennessee sweep
Remember all that chatter about Kentucky needing to tighten the rotation coming out of the loss at Ole Miss? Mark Pope pushed back on it almost immediately, making it clear the starters wouldn’t be run into the ground no matter the team’s injury hurdles.
Mark Pope recaps Kentucky basketball’s rivalry win and season sweep of No. 5 Tennessee
Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope discusses UK’s victory, which included a standout showing from Trent Noah.
Kentucky head coach Mark Pope talks about victory over No. 4 Tennessee at Rupp Arena
Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope talks about the Wildcats' second victory in two weeks over fourth-ranked Tennessee at Rupp Arena.
WATCH: Mark Pope, Kentucky players discuss win over Tennessee
Mark Pope gave another happy postgame press conference after Kentucky’s second win over Tennessee this season on Tuesday night. This time it followed a 75-64 win over the Vols in Lexington. Kentucky was able to do it without a key piece in Jaxson Robinson.
Kentucky basketball: Mark Pope's Cats shred Tennessee's vaunted defense in victory
Just how impressive was Kentucky basketball's 3-point shooting in Tuesday's win over Tennessee? The Courier Journal puts it into perspective.
Mark Pope is proving why the SEC should be scared about the future of Kentucky basketball
When Mark Pope was hired as the head coach of the Kentucky basketball program, some were worried that he was not ready for this job. Quickly into his first year in Lexington, Pope has proven he is one of the young stars in the coaching profession,
Mark Pope on Trent Noah after Kentucky’s win over Tennessee
Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope talks about Trent Noah after the Wildcats’ 75-64 win over Tennessee on Feb. 11, 2025, at Rupp Arena.
Mark Pope gives UK basketball injury updates after Kentucky beats Tennessee at Rupp Arena
After UK basketball’s home win against Tennessee, Mark Pope gave injury updates on guards Lamont Butler and Jaxson Robinson.
Five things you need to know from No. 15 Kentucky’s 75-64 upset of No. 5 Tennessee
Noah, the 6-foot-5, 220-pound Harlan County High School product, is emerging as a “Vols killer.” In UK’s 78-73 upset of UT in ...
Kentucky basketball proves again it's the Kryptonite for Tennessee's daunting defense
Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats solved Tennessee's daunting defense for the second time this season and completed a ...
A total team effort was the reason Kentucky pulled off the win over #5 Tennessee
Kentucky had their backs against the wall on Tuesday playing #5 Tennessee on Tuesday, but that didn't stop them from fighting ...
What’s the latest injury news for Jaxson Robinson? UK coach Mark Pope gives an update
In the immediate aftermath of Kentucky basketball’s rivalry win over Tennessee on Tuesday night, UK coach Mark Pope didn’t have much to offer regarding the injury status of Jaxson Robinson. And what ...
Mark Pope’s NBA Dancer Daughter Repped His Natty Jersey While Performing At Kentucky
The Kentucky basketball team took down SEC rival Tennessee in Rupp Arena on Tuesday night to land a season sweep of the Vols. During the halftime break, ...
Kentucky can't expect Tennessee to play the same in their second matchup
Kentucky basketball is getting set to take on the Tennessee Volunteers for the second time in two weeks, which marks the ...
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Barnes, Pope reflect on Kentucky’s success against Vols
The Tennessee Volunteers are all but eliminated from this season's SEC basketball race following Tuesday night's 75-64 loss at Kentucky.
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Rick Throws Tennessee Under the Bus After Mark Pope Hands Second SEC Defeat Within 14 Days
We didn’t respond well in critical moments,” Rick Barnes said. The post Rick Throws Tennessee Under the Bus After Mark Pope ...