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The third member of Mark Pope’s staff is official. He’s a familiar coach to Kentucky fans.
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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."
Former Kentucky Recruit Karter Knox to Join John Calipari at Arkansas, per Report
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Who should Kentucky target to replace John Calipari? One name should top UK’s list
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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.
Reed Sheppard departing Kentucky basketball for NBA after one season with Wildcats
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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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Kentucky to hire Mark Pope: BYU coach, 1996 Wildcats player agrees to take over for John Calipari
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Kentucky accused of ‘complicity’ as former swim coach allegedly committed sexual violence
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Who will be Kentucky's next coach? With Scott Drew off board, Billy Donovan is favorite
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Brown: Kentucky coach needs to be accessible in way John Calipari wasn't down the stretch
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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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UConn’s Dan Hurley on Kentucky job: ‘No way’ he would entertain it: UConn AD David Benedict said the program would do "everything we can to remain in position to ...
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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.
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 Avery Johnson has adjusted to life as a starting quarterback at Kansas State: It didn’t take long for Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson to evolve as a ...
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Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope reportedly hires Cody Fueger as first assistant
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Gen Z activists in abortion debate poised to play pivotal role in 2024 election: The group is expected to make up almost 17% of the American electorate.
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In a win for transparency, KY Senate kills bill creating Open Records Act ‘loophole’
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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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NWS: Louisville weather to face storms, damaging winds west of I-65 in Kentucky tonight
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Contract details, salary information for new basketball head coaches at Morehead St., WKU
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A leader has emerged in one of Kentucky football’s most important spring position battles
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Beshear signs bill requiring age verification for porn website users in Kentucky: Age-verification laws implemented in other states have led to pornography ...
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Elvie Shane Once Outran the Cops. He’s Still Trying to Outrun the Holler : Elvie Shane sings about the dehumanization of the prison system, drug abuse ...
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He warned UK about its new swim coach 12 years before a sex abuse lawsuit went public
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NFL Draft prospect Andru Phillips isn’t afraid to be himself, on or off the field
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Ex-Kentucky swim coach Lars Jorgensen's lawyer believes client being targeted with lawsuit
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Would Billy Donovan leave Chicago Bulls for Kentucky basketball?: Donovan would have to adapt, and the options don’t exactly align with the coach at his core.
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Kentucky man charged in connection with alleged $1 million theft from his employer
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Police charge officer with bringing contraband into KY juvenile justice facility: Kentucky State Police charged a DJJ correctional officer with bringing ...
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No. 14 Oakland upsets No. 3 Kentucky behind Jack Gohlke’s 10 3-pointers: Oakland guard Jack Gohlke has shot 37 percent from 3 this season.
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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.
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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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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‘When you think about Kentucky, you think about basketball.’ UK introduces Kenny Brooks.
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Hard questions about John Calipari’s future at Kentucky are now unavoidable after Oakland upset
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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.
How John Calipari can learn from recent title teams to build Kentucky basketball roster
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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.
Brave until the end: University of Kentucky dancer Kate Kaufling dies at 20 from cancer
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Kyle Rittenhouse visit: Western Kentucky University braces for 'watershed moment'
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Five observations from Kenny Brooks’ introduction as UK’s new women’s basketball coach
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Greg Kampe says Oakland received donation from Louisville fan for March Madness upset of Kentucky
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College DEI programs survive as clock runs out on KY Republican supermajority: Bill to ban diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, initiatives at Kentucky ...
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Is Kentucky’s early SEC tournament exit a worrying sign of things to come?: The Wildcats came into Nashville on a roll, but got bounced by Texas A&M thanks to a ...
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Rittenhouse killed two people and bragged about it. Colleges shouldn't host him to speak.
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Gov. Beshear, please veto SB 349. It hurts consumers and KY’s energy future. | Opinion
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Kentucky’s John Calipari opposes NCAA Tournament expansion: ‘I hope it stays where it is’
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Even former UK basketball players are getting the shakedown in Rupp ticket debacle | Opinion
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Keeneland Spring Meet highlights the best weekend events in, around Lexington: Central KY has tickets for opening of the Keeneland Spring meet ...
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Kentucky basketball's John Calipari pushes back on critics: 'They're not fans' of UK
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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 Coach John Calipari Pleads for NCAA to Not Expand March Madness Tournament
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It’s back: Child labor bill revived one day after committee voted it down: Kentucky’s House Bill 255, altering child labor laws, advances despite initial ...
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Dawn Staley, Kim Mulkey, Kenny Brooks top SEC women's basketball coach rankings | Toppmeyer
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Kyle Rittenhouse draws protest, praise and a student sit-in at Western Kentucky University
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Kentucky women's basketball coach Kyra Elzy fired after four seasons leading Wildcats
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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.
Kentucky basketball beats Tennessee at its own game, wins regular-season finale with defense
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As KY General Assembly winds down, where do key crime, abortion & gun bills stand?
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Luck strikes twice for Kentucky couple who lost, then found, winning lottery ticket
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Kentucky vs Oakland officially set. Here’s time, date for March Madness Round of 64 game
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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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Former Kentucky basketball player Alex Poythress reportedly battling serious medical issue
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Luck Strikes Twice For Couple Who Lost, Then Found, Winning Lottery Ticket: Mark Perdue found out in November that he and his wife had won $50 ...
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Kentucky couple nearly misses out on big Powerball win after losing lottery ticket
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This stylish Louisville eatery was named the best new restaurant in Kentucky: Southern Living announced the winners of its eighth annual South's Best Awards and ...
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‘Win or go home.’ Bowling Green’s veterans rally from 15 down to end Owsley’s dream season.
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Justin Edwards has signature moment as Kentucky basketball records best home win of season
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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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Virginia Tech guard Georgia Amoore enters transfer portal, per source: Will she follow Kenny Brooks to Kentucky?
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Quick Glance: Virginia Tech's Georgia Amoore Enters Transfer Portal Following Brooks' Departure
- Virginia Tech's standout point guard, Georgia Amoore, has reportedly joined the transfer portal, as confirmed by the school on Monday.
- This announcement comes on the heels of Virginia Tech coach Kenny Brooks departing for the head coaching position at Kentucky women's basketball team a week prior.
- Having reached her senior year, Amoore was faced with a deadline on Monday to opt for the 2024 WNBA draft or extend her collegiate career using the additional eligibility due to the pandemic.
- Standing at 5 feet 6 inches, the Australian-born point guard played a pivotal role in Virginia Tech's rise as a dominant force in the ACC and nationally. With impressive averages of 18.8 points and 6.8 assists per game in her senior season, she departs as the program's all-time assists leader. Despite Amoore's contributions that led Virginia Tech to their first Final Four appearance in 2023, the team exited the NCAA tournament in the second round this year, facing postseason challenges without star player Elizabeth Kitley due to injury. Amoore is poised to make an immediate impact wherever she lands and is currently viewed as a top prospect in the transfer portal.
Total solar eclipse will cross parts of Kentucky soon. These spots will have the best view
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Kentucky basketball shows its offensive ceiling in blowout win over Alabama: A 117-point effort against the SEC leaders shows the Wildcats can beat anybody — if ...
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'Who dropped the ball?' The case of a mentally incompetent man released and now accused again
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What channel is Kentucky basketball vs Mississippi State on today? TV info, odds and more
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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.
NBA mock draft 2024: These March Madness prospects can rise up boards in NCAA tournament
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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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‘Party politics?’ GOP advances bill preventing governor from choosing Ky. Education Board
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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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NBA Draft stock watch: Jared McCain, Donovan Clingan up; Reed Sheppard and others down
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Banning DEI is the Kentucky legislature’s gentler form of bigotry. They need to stop. | Opinion
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Brown: Kentucky basketball is built to produce NBA players, not contend for a Final Four
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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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