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Mark Pope talks in-depth about Zoom Diallo, Alex Wilkins

Mark Pope talks in-depth about Zoom Diallo, Alex Wilkins

The Kentucky basketball season is almost here, with the first of three exhibitions on Friday against Little Rock. Ahead of the exhibition games, Mark Pope appeared at SEC Media Days down in Birmingham on Wednesday and of the multiple topics discussed, he talked about Kentucky's starting backcourt of Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 30

Mark Pope calls Alex Wilkins a 'high ceiling guy'

Kentucky had an emphasis of going and finding creators through the transfer portal this offseason. One of the most important ones was the get of Alex Wilkins from Furman.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 28

Kentucky basketball has 'creators' at all five positions this season

This off-season, Mark Pope emphasized going and finding creators, specifically out on the perimeter. He got two of them in Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins, who are expected to be an impressive duo this season.

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