Mark Pope: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 10

The #2 player in the 2027 class will be visiting Kentucky for Big Blue Madness

One of the most exciting events of the basketball season for Kentucky fans is Big Blue Madness, and this year's event just got even more exciting. Big Blue Madness is looked at as the official start of basketball season for Kentucky fans, and it will take place on October 2nd this year.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 9

Kentucky's Mark Pope visited a recruit who many are calling the next Anthony Davis

Mark Pope and his coaching staff are in the middle of getting his team ready for the 2026-27 season, but at the same time, this staff is working hard on the recruiting trail.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 8

Kentucky basketball's path to being an elite team is clear in Mark Pope's third season

Mark Pope and the Kentucky basketball team are under two months away from getting the season started, and Big Blue Nation can't wait to see what this team has to offer.

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College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / September 2

Kentucky’s latest recruiting visit comes with a brilliant Rupp Arena setup

Kentucky has secured an important visit with one of the most productive young guards in the country. Brady Pettigrew, a 6-foot-3 combo guard from Bolingbrook, Illinois, is scheduled to begin an official visit to Lexington on Oct.

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Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball

North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 1

Kentucky has offered a 2027 top five prospect who could make his decision soon

Kentucky has gotten involved with new prospect in the 2027 class. After extending offers to well over a dozen top recruits in the class and now they're trying their hand at another top guy.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 1

Will Ousmane N'Diaye be able to step up for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats?

Mark Mitchell will not be a Kentucky Wildcat after all, as he will be heading back to Missouri to play his fifth season of college hoops. This was a big blow for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats, but the reality is, next man up.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 1

Kentucky took a big spill in the preseason rankings after losing Mark Mitchell

Yesterday was a rough day for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats as they lost the commitment of Mark Mitchell. It was announced that the veteran power forward is going to head back to Missouri to use his fifth year of eligibility.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 31

What does the loss of Mark Mitchell mean for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats?

After the back-and-forth battle, Mark Mitchell has been fighting with the NCAA and the SEC. He has decided to go back to Missouri to play his fifth season.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 31

Bad news for Mark Pope and Kentucky as Mark Mitchell will be returning to Missouri

One of the biggest roller coasters in Kentucky basketball history has been taking place over the last few days. The Wildcats landed the commitment of Mark Mitchell, who averaged 18.3 points per game last season for the Missouri Tigers.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 28

If Kentucky doesn't have Mark Mitchell this season this Wildcat must step up

As sad as it is to say, it seems like it is going to be a real uphill battle for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats to have Mark Mitchell on the floor this season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 27

Why is Greg Sankey giving Kentucky's newest addition Mark Mitchell such a tough time?

Mark Pope and the Kentucky coaching staff made an addition that had all of Big Blue Nation fired up for the upcoming season when they landed Missouri transfer Mark Mitchel.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 27

If Mark Mitchell can't play for Kentucky what will be Mark Pope's pivot?

Big Blue Nation is in the middle of dealing with one of the most frustrating periods in college sports history as they wait to find out if Missouri transfer Mark Mitchell will be able to suit up.

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Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 26

Could Mark Pope's M&M's be the best trio in college basketball this season?

Mark Pope and the Kentucky coaching staff had a really good offseason, and most of this had to do with their trio of M&M's. Three of the star players for this Kentucky team are Mark Mitchell, Milan Momcilovic, and Malachi Moreno.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 25

Can Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats win the SEC this season?

This is a weird season of SEC basketball because, while the year hasn't even started yet, many feel that it is already over. What I mean by that is a lot of folks think the Florida Gators are going to run away with the conference.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 24

Mark Mitchell needs to hunt rebounds this season for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats made a splash addition to the 2026-27 Kentucky roster as they landed Missouri transfer Mark Mitchell. After the addition of Mitchell, all of Big Blue Nation is excited and believes that he will take this team to a level where Pope has a true national title contender.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / August 24

Insider makes bold Kentucky March Madness prediction after Mark Mitchell move

The Kentucky Wildcats and head coach Mark Pope gained a huge boost for the upcoming season this past week with the commitment of former Missouri forward Mark Mitchell out of the transfer portal.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 24

Who has a better roster for the 2026-27 season Kentucky or Louisville?

The rivalry between the Kentucky Wildcats and Louisville Cardinals is one of the best in college basketball, but it hasn't looked that way in years. During the John Calipari era at Kentucky and the Rick Pitino era at Louisville, this rivalry was one of the best in the nation.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 24

A top PG in the 2027 class has included Kentucky in his list of finalists

Mark Pope and the Kentucky basketball staff have made moves quickly with the 2027 class. After securing a commitment from top 10 wing Ryan Hampton over the summer when he was fresh off an official visit to Lexington, the staff is searching for a few more additions.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 24

Predicting Kentucky's ceiling and floor after the addition of Mark Mitchell

Kentucky basketball made the headlines this weekend as they added a big-time transfer portal player. The recent court rulings gave former Missouri forward Mark Mitchell another year of eligibility, and he committed on Saturday night to play for Mark Pope and the Wildcats.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / July 14

Kentucky's Momcilovic making $6 million with the Wildcats in 2026

New Kentucky PF Milan Momcilovic making $6 million with the Wildcats in 2026

The Kentucky Wildcats desperately wanted to get Momcilovic in the transfer portal.

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College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / June 7

Kentucky has landed a top basketball recruit

The Kentucky Wildcats are back to scoring big recruiting wins.

Kentucky scores massive transfer portal win with former Iowa State sharpshooter

John Calipari doesn't care about criticism of his roster-building strategy

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / June 1

Kentucky scores massive transfer portal win with former Iowa State sharpshooter

The Kentucky Wildcats added the top remaining men's college basketball player in the transfer portal on Monday, landing former Iowa State Cyclones sharpshooter

Vanderbilt star guard Tyler Tanner makes NBA Draft decision

Alabama star Amari Allen also makes decision on NBA Draft

NBA announces 38 early entrants withdrew from draft

Ohio State’s John Mobley Jr. among the 38 to withdraw

Thunder continue drawing buzz as possible NBA draft trade-up team

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 28

Kentucky HC Mark Pope suffers another offseason loss after No. 1 overall recruit Tyran Stokes commits to Kansas

The 2026-27 college basketball season hasn't even tipped off, but Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope has already suffered one of his biggest losses.

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