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UK basketball recruit Travis Perry is sticking with the Wildcats and new coach Mark Pope
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Quick Glance: Travis Perry Commits to Kentucky Wildcats Under Coach Mark Pope
- Travis Perry confirms his decision to play at Kentucky Wildcats despite coaching changes.
- Perry, a 6-foot-2 in-state guard, is likely to be the only member of the 2024 recruiting class to stay.
- Perry, a four-star recruit, is expected to thrive in Pope's five-out offense.
- Perry becomes the third confirmed player in Pope's first roster for the 2024-2025 season.
‘All doors are open right now’ as UK basketball coach Mark Pope builds his first roster
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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."
NBA G League Ignite coach is Mark Pope’s second addition to his first UK basketball staff
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UK basketball transfer Amari Williams ‘a man among boys on the court,’ Mark Pope says
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Quick Glance: NFL Coach Compares Caleb Williams to Russell Wilson for Lack of Self-Awareness
- An anonymous offensive assistant coach described Williams as giving off a 'Russell Wilson vibe with this lack of self-awareness.'
- Williams' father, Carl, has had discussions with agents to potentially get his son an ownership stake from the team that drafts him.
- There was speculation that Williams did not want to play for the Chicago Bears, who hold the first pick.
- Williams will have a team to manage and promote his brand, as is the case with any star player or high-level prospect.
Mark Pope to meet with former Kentucky recruit Jayden Quaintance. Could he stick with UK?
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‘It’s going to be a home run.’ High school coaches weigh in on Mark Pope’s hire at Kentucky.
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In 2024-25, Kentucky basketball fans will see things they haven’t witnessed before
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BYU’s best basketball recruit in nearly a decade now Mark Pope’s 1st commitment at Kentucky
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Reed Sheppard will enter the NBA draft. His Kentucky career is over.: Kentucky basketball star Reed Sheppard will enter the 2024 NBA draft and does not plan to ...
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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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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.
Mark Pope is building his staff at Kentucky. And the Cats got some good financial fortune.
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Lexington public high school makes US News & World Report’s 10 best in Kentucky: Lafayette High School is among the top public high schools in Kentucky in US ...
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Kentucky basketball's Jordan Burks reportedly plans to transfer: Kentucky basketball freshman Jordan Burks reportedly has entered the transfer portal after one ...
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Does Mark Pope still have time to build a contender for next season? ‘He’s turning heads.’
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Mark Pope’s Kentucky basketball roster rebuild will require plenty of portal patience
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Another Kentucky men’s basketball signee decommits from the Cats’ 2024 recruiting class
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What is Reed Sheppard’s future with Kentucky basketball? New UK coach Mark Pope weighs in.
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Three reasons to have hope in new UK basketball coach Mark Pope — and two areas for worry
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Billy Donovan might be interested in the Kentucky basketball job. But there’s a problem.
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Lexington TV hosts Lee and Hayley leave WTVQ for new station, largest US broadcaster
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Zvonimir Ivisic has entered the transfer portal after one season with Kentucky basketball
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Kentucky basketball coaching search ends with Mitch Barnhart having questions to answer
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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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Letters to the Editor: Did Crafts’ booster power unduly influence Coach Cal’s departure?
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Mark Pope’s first Kentucky recruit hasn’t played basketball in two years. Does it matter?
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Rosters set for Kentucky’s all-star basketball series against Indiana
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Bluegrass artist Billy Strings returns to take over Rupp for two concerts
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New Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope has already lined up a transfer portal visitor
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Former Kentucky Recruit Karter Knox to Join John Calipari at Arkansas, per Report
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What will new Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope’s offense look like? Bombs away!
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Former Kentucky basketball player Joey Hart announces new school via NCAA transfer portal
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‘So much more than winning games:’ Coach Cal’s off-court charity work leaves legacy.
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Rex Chapman on an amazing day for Kentucky basketball
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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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‘A four-year process’: Hannah Varel steps into new role with Transy women’s basketball
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These are the top transfer portal targets for new Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope
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Mark Pope is expected to be the next Kentucky men’s basketball coach: Former Kentucky basketball player Mark Pope will be the next coach of the Wildcats ...
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Who is Joe Craft and why are UK basketball fans frantically tracking his private jet?
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How would UConn coach Dan Hurley respond to an offer of more money from Kentucky?
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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.
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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New Lexington diner serves breakfast all day, ice cream and CBD-infused mocktails
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‘You don’t just plug and play.’ Kenny Brooks discusses construction of UK women’s roster.
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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 accused of ‘complicity’ as former swim coach allegedly committed sexual violence
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Being Kentucky basketball coach is not for everyone, but it’s still a great job
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Who will be Kentucky's next coach? With Scott Drew off board, Billy Donovan is favorite
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Rick Pitino says Mark Pope will ‘win in a big way’ as Kentucky’s basketball coach
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Events invite people to Drop Everything and Read rare Black literature at Lexington park
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Somto Cyril, Kentucky’s first commitment in the 2024 class, is reopening his recruitment
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Amari Williams to join Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball via transfer portal, per reports
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The moon covers the sun during a total solar eclipse as seen from the Living Arts & Science Center in Lexington, Kentucky ... Show more
Brown: Dawn Staley should be among first calls in Kentucky basketball coaching search
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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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I-75 crash kills one driver, causes major Kentucky traffic backup for hours: Driver dead after fatal crash, wrecks closed, blocked off interstate southbound ...
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Lexington third-grader wins national competition, earns trip to NASA research center
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Another former Virginia Tech assistant joins Kenny Brooks’ UK basketball staff
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Former Kentucky women’s basketball point guard Brooklynn Miles is headed to the ACC
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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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Pedestrian killed near historic site after being struck by train, Lexington police say
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Kentucky baseball commit returns from injury as a force for Frederick Douglass: Frederick Douglass High School senior pitcher Leighton Harris lost a season due ...
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Who is Joe Craft and why are UK basketball fans frantically tracking his private jet?
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Longtime Virginia Tech assistant will join Kenny Brooks with Kentucky women’s basketball
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A pair of 2024 Kentucky basketball recruits have now decommitted after John Calipari’s exit
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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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A Kentucky convenience store sold a Powerball ticket worth $150K. Then it sold another
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With Lexington Stakes victory, Encino positions himself for a potential Kentucky Derby run
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Dawn Staley should be Kentucky’s next hire as men’s basketball coach: Kentucky should go after the best college basketball coach in the country to lead its men’s ...
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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.
Lexington restaurant inspections: Pizza place closed twice, illnesses reported: Lexington health department closes Chuck E. Cheese twice, 15 became sick after ...
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Keeneland to host final Kentucky Derby qualifying race. These horses can still make it in.
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Kentucky Horse Park will get $39 million from state budget for upgrades. What to know
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Lexington residents can have say on city policies — like short-term rentals — with new tool
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Is Lexington’s only German restaurant & beer hall with volleyball courts closing?
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John Calipari to Arkansas: College basketball experts on end of era for Kentucky Wildcats
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Collin Chandler, who signed with BYU, to join Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball in 2024-25
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EKU searching for new athletic director after Matt Roan departs for James Madison
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Lexington garbage worker fired after woman gave him a TV. Colleagues want him rehired
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Get to know the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark’s new home in the WNBA: Caitlin Clark has opportunity to reinvigorate franchise that has struggled in recent years
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
- Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.
- From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.
- After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.
- With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
Another Kentucky Wildcat is in the transfer portal after playing little as a freshman
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