Mark Pope, Kentucky and Auburn

Mark Pope said what John Calipari couldn't after Kentucky's blowout loss to Auburn
Both Kentucky and Arkansas suffered tough losses over the weekend to Auburn and South Carolina, respectively, but how coaches Mark Pope and John Calipari responded couldn't have been more different.
Mark Pope takes responsibility for Kentucky's lack of energy against Auburn
Kentucky came into Saturday's matchup with #1 Auburn hoping to pull off a major resume win, but instead, Auburn came out of the gates quickly, and the Wildcats
Mark Pope takes responsibility for Kentucky’s lack of energy vs. Auburn: “I failed to lead our team today”
Auburn is the No. 1 team in the country and today, we learned the hard way that it’s with good reason. The Tigers dominated the No. 17 Kentucky Wildcats 94-78, leading for 39:21 of the 40 minutes to get their first victory in Rupp since 1988.
Mark Pope explains what led to Kentucky basketball’s blowout home loss to Auburn
After his worst home defeat as UK’s coach, Mark Pope explained why the Wildcats were blown out by No. 1 Auburn.
Mark Pope shoulders blame for Kentucky’s energy vs. Auburn: ‘Would love to make excuses for that’
The Auburn Tigers rolled into Lexington and jumped all over the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday. Plenty went wrong in the game for Kentucky, but head coach Mark Pope was particularly frustrated with the team’s energy throughout the game.
Kentucky Coach Mark Pope Doesn't Hesitate Naming Country's Best Team
The Auburn Tigers made a statement with this weekend's 94-78 thumping of the No. 17 Kentucky Wildcats, and UK coach Mark Pope knows it. Speaking to the media following the loss, Pope was forced to give credit to his team's SEC rival.
No. 1 Auburn Dominates No. 17 Kentucky as Mark Pope Acknowledges Wildcats’ Shortcomings
Mark Pope knows Kentucky has to improve before the end of the regular season, after a devastating loss to Auburn.
Mark Pope will burn his suit and then Kentucky will “come back with a vengeance”
Everything that could go wrong for Kentucky went wrong on Saturday, including the postgame news that Jaxson Robinson is out for the rest of the season. Before Mark Pope shared the disheartening news about Robinson,
Now Mark Pope must find a way for Kentucky to win in March without Jaxson Robinson
After Kentucky’s 94-78 loss to top-ranked Auburn on Saturday, UK coach Mark Pope announced that Jaxson Robinson is out for the season.
WATCH: Mark Pope recaps Kentucky’s loss to Auburn
Mark Pope was as down as anyone after Kentucky’s 94-78 loss to Auburn. There is no shame in losing to the No. 1 team in the country, but the Cats didn’t do themselves any favors, turning the ball over 18 times and making just 4-17 three-pointers.
Mark Pope updates Kentucky's injuries heading into their matchup with #1 Auburn
Kentucky will be facing its toughest test of the season on Saturday when they welcome the #1 Auburn Tigers, who are 15-2 in Quad 1 games this season, into Rupp Arena. The Wildcats are going to need as many guys healthy as possible against the Tigers,
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Kentucky basketball injury updates: Mark Pope describes health of team as a ‘mixed bag’
Kentucky has been dealing with a myriad of injuries over the past couple of weeks, and Mark Pope provided an update on ...
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‘March madness Not April madness’ — Fans React to Mark Pope Calling for Stretching College Basketball Season to 40 Games
Kentucky men’s basketball head coach Mark Pope weighed in on the debate on whether the college basketball season should be ...
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Mark Pope confirms Kentucky starter to undergo season-ending surgery
Mark Pope confirmed the worst fears for many Kentucky fans on Saturday with the news that one key Wildcat is done for the ...
Kentucky guard Jaxson Robinson out for season with wrist injury, coach says
Kentucky guard Jaxson Robinson will miss the rest of the season because of a wrist injury, coach Mark Pope announced Saturday ...
For Kentucky basketball, defensive 'improvement' fleeting thing. Loss to Alabama proves it
Try as they might, Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats couldn’t stem Alabama's overwhelming offensive attack Saturday, losing an ...