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The initial reaction to Kentucky’s Mark Pope hire shows what we think is reality isn’t real
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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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Former Kentucky Recruit Karter Knox to Join John Calipari at Arkansas, per Report
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Mark Pope’s origin story says a lot about the coach today. From the Herald-Leader archives.
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How Arkansas hooked John Calipari and why he was ready to leave Kentucky: "This new opportunity will rejuvenate Cal," said Tom Izzo of John Calipari's new job at ...
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How Arkansas hooked John Calipari and why he was ready to leave Kentucky
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Rick Pitino endorses Mark Pope's hire as Kentucky men's basketball coach: Ex-Kentucky men's basketball coach Rick Pitino gave a glowing review of Mark Pope ...
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Rick Pitino endorses Mark Pope's hire as Kentucky men's basketball coach
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Another Kentucky women’s basketball freshman enters the transfer portal: University of Kentucky Wildcats women’s basketball freshman guard Jordy Griggs announced ...
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Another Kentucky women’s basketball freshman enters the transfer portal
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All-America point guard transfers to Kentucky as part of fast break for Kenny Brooks era
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Quick Glance: Georgia Amoore Transfers from Virginia Tech to Kentucky: Impact on Wildcats
  • Georgia Amoore's transfer to Kentucky follows Virginia Tech's announcement of hiring Megan Duffy. Amoore's 'do not contact' request indicated her predetermined transfer plans. Duffy's successful coaching history with the Golden Eagles sets the stage for Amoore's transition to Kentucky.

  • Amoore's impressive performance at Virginia Tech, with career-high statistics, positions her as a key player for Kentucky under Coach Brooks. Despite her WNBA potential, she opted for an additional college season to aid in implementing Brooks' system at Kentucky.

  • Amoore's elite playmaking skills and deep understanding of the game will be instrumental in enhancing Kentucky's performance. Her role as a player-coach figure will elevate the team's dynamics and foster growth under the new coaching regime.

  • Playing a pivotal role both on and off the court, Amoore's expertise and strategic gameplay will significantly impact the Wildcats' overall performance, providing a valuable asset to the team's development and success moving forward.
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Rob Dillingham, Kentucky basketball freshman guard, declares for 2024 NBA Draft: Rob Dillingham is the latest Kentucky basketball player to declare for the 2024 ...
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Rob Dillingham, Kentucky basketball freshman guard, declares for 2024 NBA ...
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Gov. Beshear, please veto SB 349. It hurts consumers and KY’s energy future. | Opinion
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Oakland knocks off Kentucky in NCAA-opening stunner, Gohlke scores 32 points: Oakland posts greatest win in program history, 80-76, over Kentucky at PPG Paints ...
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Quick Glance: Unexpected Defeat: Kentucky vs. Oakland in March Madness
  • Kentucky suffered a surprising 80-76 loss to Oakland.

  • Jack Gohlke scored 32 points, primarily with 3-pointers.

  • Oakland achieved an impressive shooting percentage of 48.4% from behind the arc.

  • Antonio Reeves led Kentucky with 27 points, while coach John Calipari holds a 1-4 record in the last five tournament games.
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Ex-Kentucky basketball star Oscar Tshiebwe earns G League Rookie of Year honors: Ex-consensus National Player of the Year Oscar Tshiebwe, who starred for ...
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‘When you think about Kentucky, you think about basketball.’ UK introduces Kenny Brooks.
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The one area that most explains the Calipari-era decline in Kentucky men’s basketball
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Quick Glance: John Calipari Plans to Continue as Kentucky's Head Coach. 'I Love This Job.'
  • John Calipari intends to continue serving as the head coach at the University of Kentucky in the future. This intention was evident during his final radio show of the 2023-24 season on Monday night.

  • Calipari expressed remorse in his opening statement and discussed the 'standard' of Kentucky basketball, which he has embraced since assuming his role in Lexington in 2009.

  • Following the elimination in the first round of the NCAA Tournament last week, Calipari deliberated on potential changes for the future and emphasized his readiness to 'how we can be better.'

  • Despite the recent early losses in the NCAA Tournament, Calipari has secured the No. 2 recruiting class in the country for the upcoming season and is planning to explore possible additions in the NCAA transfer portal.
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Five observations from Kenny Brooks’ introduction as UK’s new women’s basketball coach
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Video: Previewing Kentucky vs. Oakland in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament: Previewing the first-round NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament game between the ...
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Kentucky basketball guard Adou Thiero enters transfer portal: Kentucky guard Adou Thiero is entering the transfer portal after two seasons with the Wildcats.
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Kentucky basketball guard Adou Thiero enters transfer portal
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Kentucky Coach John Calipari Pleads for NCAA to Not Expand March Madness Tournament
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Quick Glance: Kyra Elzy Departs as Head Coach of Kentucky Women's Basketball. National Search Begins.
  • Kyra Elzy is no longer the head coach of Kentucky women's basketball, as announced by UK Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart in a press release on Monday morning.

  • Following the conclusion of the Wildcats' 2023-24 season with a loss to Tennessee in the second round of the SEC Tournament, finishing with a season record of 12-20 and 4-12 in conference play.

  • UK will start a national search for a new head coach as Elzy leaves the program after four seasons as head coach and several years in various assistant roles.

  • Elzy struggled to bring in high-level high school recruits during her tenure as head coach of Kentucky and relied more heavily on the transfer portal for player acquisitions.
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Aaron Bradshaw begins March with bounce-back performance for Kentucky basketball: Aaron Bradshaw started March with a bounce-back showing for the Kentucky ...
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Is Drake Kentucky basketball's biggest celebrity superfan?: When did Drake graduate high school? The 2012 grad loves Kentucky basketball, but he never played the ...
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Fresh off a blowout home win, Auburn’s Bruce Pearl readies for another battle against UK
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Quick Glance: Kentucky defeats Auburn in Neville Arena
  • Kentucky secured their biggest win of the season against Auburn.

  • Strong defense led to an impressive victory over Ole Miss.

  • Antonio Reeves led with 22 points, followed by Adou Thiero with 14 points.

  • Ugonna Onyenso contributed 7 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
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Kentucky Basketball: Jerry Stackhouse says Rob Dillingham is ‘Kyrie Irving-like’: Dilly has a bright future ahead.
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Kentucky Makes Program History for All the Wrong Reasons After Loss vs. Gonzaga: The third straight home loss for the Wildcats on Saturday was monumental.
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Kentucky football unveils SEC opponents for 2025 season: Which SEC teams will Kentucky football face in 2025? Here are the home and away opponents for coach Mark ...
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Kentucky football unveils SEC opponents for 2025 season
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NBA All-Star game: Kentucky basketball sets record with 7 participants: Seven former Kentucky Wildcats earned spots for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game ...
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NBA All-Star game: Kentucky basketball sets record with 7 participants
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‘How can you let that happen?’ How UK’s inbounds defense failed against Tennessee.
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'I wanted to go to Kentucky': Larry Bird reveals a stunning college preference: Larry Bird epitomizes Indiana basketball. However, he says he would have broken ...
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‘It’s magic.’ UK gymnastics records 1st perfect scores since the ’90s in Excite Night win.
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How No. 10 Kentucky and No. 5 Tennessee match up — with a game prediction: How John Calipari’s Wildcats and Rick Barnes’ Volunteers match up at each position for ...
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How No. 10 Kentucky and No. 5 Tennessee match up — with a game prediction
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‘How can you let that happen?’ How UK’s inbounds defense failed against Tennessee.
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Kentucky women’s basketball fends off Missouri to end 3-game losing streak: Maddie Scherr and Eniya Russell led the way in the Kentucky women’s basketball team’s ...
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Kentucky women’s basketball fends off Missouri to end 3-game losing streak
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24 to watch in 2024: What will Kentucky basketball sensation Reed Sheppard do next?
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SEC Fines South Carolina for Court-Storming After Upset Win Over Kentucky: South Carolina Gamecocks fans celebrated their team’s win over the Kentucky Wildcats ...
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SEC Fines South Carolina for Court-Storming After Upset Win Over Kentucky
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Live updates: Kentucky Wildcats at Texas A&M college basketball: Updates as John Calipari’s Kentucky Wildcats travel to College Station to face Buzz Williams and ...
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Quick Glance: Kentucky Basketball Falls to Texas A&M in Overtime
  • Kentucky loses 97-92 in overtime to Texas A&M

  • Another down-to-the-wire nail-biter game

  • Foul trouble and missed baskets in overtime led to defeat

  • Texas A&M found their 3-point shot, while Kentucky struggled to stay in front of A&M's guards
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24 to watch in 2024: What will Kentucky basketball sensation Reed Sheppard do next?
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College basketball final: Kentucky Wildcats 96, Illinois State Redbirds 70: Antonio Reeves and the Kentucky Wildcats take on Reeves’ former team ...
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College basketball final: Kentucky Wildcats 96, Illinois State Redbirds 70