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Mark Pope says fatigue has been an issue for Kentucky and he has to reduce minutes

The Georgia Bulldogs came and took down the Kentucky Wildcats in Rupp Arena, and after having a ton of momentum, the Wildcats have lost two games in a row.

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Kentucky Basketball Fans Call For Head Coaching Change After Latest Loss

The Mark Pope Era at Kentucky has hit a new low. After falling to unranked Georgia, 86-78, fans are calling for Pope's firing. Boasting one of college

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 18

Mark Pope says Kentucky got 'distracted' in brutal loss to Georgia at home

Kentucky basketball fell in brutal fashion to the Georgia Bulldogs on Tuesday night in Rupp Arena. In a game where they simply just needed to take care of business, they did not do that.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 17

Kentucky crumbles in final minute as Georgia escapes with a 86-78 win

The Kentucky Wildcats were back in Rupp Arena on Tuesday night, looking to take care of business against a Georgia team that has been struggling as of late, losing five of their last six games and coming off a 16-point loss to Oklahoma.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 17

Joe Lunardi's Bracketology has the Kentucky Wildcats moving in the right direction

Believe it or not, the NCAA Tournament is right around the corner, and every college basketball fan is anxious to see what seed their team will be in the Big Dance.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 17

Preview: Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats take on the Georgia Bulldogs

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats have a must-win game coming up this evening against the Georgia Bulldogs in Rupp Arena. Kentucky has a very tough stretch to end the regular season, and this is a ball game that the Wildcats have to win.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 16

Kentucky fans share how concerned they are with Mark Pope's high school recruiting

While John Calipari was in no way, shape, or form a perfect coach when it came to the X’s and O’s there was no denying how elite a recruiter he was in Lexington.

College Football News / Yardbarker / February 16

Kentucky Wildcats lose commitment of 2027 QB DJ Hunter

The Kentucky Wildcats have lost the commitment of a quarterback recruit they've been connected to for almost a year. That's an eternity in today's college football recruiting landscape, so it's more than notable that 2027 quarterback DJ Hunter has decided to decommit from Kentucky.

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Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 14

Mark Pope talks Kentucky's missed opportunities in loss against Florida

The Kentucky Wildcats found themselves surprisingly within striking distance in the final minute against Florida on Saturday. After going down as much as 16 in the second half, the Wildcats climbed back.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 13

Analytics rank Kentucky's five most valuable players ahead of the NCAA Tournament

This Kentucky basketball season has flown by, as there are only seven games left before the postseason gets started in year two of the Mark Pope era. Despite a rough start to the season, Pope’s Wildcats are playing good ball when it matters the most, which is good because a tough stretch of games is coming up to finish the season.

Preview, Keys to Victory: #25 Kentucky Basketball at #14 Florida

The No. 25 Kentucky Wildcats are going to put their recent hot streak to the ultimate test as they get ready to take on the No. 14 Florida Gators in Gainesville on Saturday, a game will decide first place in the SEC.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 13

Kentucky's game against Florida will test how improved they really are

Kentucky basketball has been on one of the best hot streaks in all of college basketball over the last month, winning eight of their last nine, but that one loss was a 25-point blowout to Vandy.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 12

Mark Pope previews Kentucky's big matchup with Florida on Saturday

In what is their biggest game of the entire season, Kentucky basketball is set to face off against the #14 Florida Gators in a very tough road matchup, one that is ultimately going to decide first place in the SEC.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 12

KenPom is predicting Kentucky to head into the NCAA Tournament on a losing skid

It feels like it has gone by in the blink of an eye, but the Kentucky Wildcats only have seven games left in the regular season. This season has been a roller coaster for Kentucky, with ups and downs, but we are nearing the end of the season, and the Wildcats are playing good basketball.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 12

Kentucky's leading defensive rebounder may surprise fans

Kentucky basketball has put themselves in a terrific position from where they were near the beginning of SEC play. After starting 0-2, the Wildcats have now won eight of their last nine and are about to face their hardest stretch of games yet to close out the season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 11