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Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (0) makes his way to the basket against Trent Noah (9) during the Kentucky Blue-White preseason event on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 at the Memorial Coliseum.

Three standouts from Kentucky's Blue-White scrimmage

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope calls out to the team during the Kentucky Blue-White preseason event on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 at the Memorial Coliseum.

Takeaways from Kentucky basketball's annual Blue-White Game

Apr 7, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; Sidwell Friends (DC) guard Acaden Lewis (20) handles the ball during the first quarter against Corner Canyon (UT) at Georgetown University. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Mark Pope is two recruits away from a dream 2025 class for the Kentucky Wildcats

Oct 15, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

Kentucky basketball ranked 15th in college hoops by Matt Norlander of CBS Sports

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Feb 24, 2024; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope talks to guard Jaxson Robinson (2) during a break in first-half action against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

Mark Pope has watched Jaxson Robinson grow as a player

Oct 11, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Former Kentucky Wildcats head coach and current St. John's head coach Rick Pitino is introduced during Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope says Rick Pitino changed him forever

SEC coaches believe the SEC is the best conference in college basketball

Oct 15, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

Andy Katz made a bold prediction about the 2024-25 Kentucky basketball team

Oct 15, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

Mark Pope's approach to big games will help his team stay grounded in big moments

Kentucky player Lamont Butler sits for an interview during SEC Media Day at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.

Mark Pope says Lamont Butler has a winning DNA

May 17, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; New York Knicks guard Alec Burks (18) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Isaiah Jackson (22) defends during game six of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

More confident Isaiah Jackson ready to occasionally stretch the floor in bigger role with Indiana Pacers

Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel.

Calipari Jokingly Plays Coy on Razorbacks, Kentucky Game

Alabama guard Mark Sears and the Crimson Tide hope to build on a Final Four run last season.

SEC Men’s Basketball Preview: Alabama Builds on Final Four Team, Prominent Coaching Changes

Jasper Johnson, a Lexington native and one of the top basketball players in the 2025 high school class, announces his commitment to the University of Kentucky during a ceremony at the Woodford County High School in Versailles, Ky. on Sep. 5, 2024.

Kentucky commit Jasper Johnson shared Coach Mark Pope's reaction when he committed

Oct 11, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Koby Brea (4) smiles as the team warms up during Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky will be prioritizing pace on offense this season

Oct 15, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

Mark Pope is grateful for what John Calipari did at Kentucky

Oct 15, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

John Calipari on Kentucky: 'I'll be rooting for them'

Oct 15, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

Mark Pope knows his players are hungry and eager to start the season

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope hypes up the crowd during Big Blue Madness on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 at Rupp Arena.

SEC Analyst on Mark Pope 'He is putting the brand of Kentucky first in everything that he does'