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Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope celebrates after an offensive possession against the Mississippi Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

ESPN predicts the winner between Kentucky and #15 Arkansas

Wyatt Huff
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Jan 30, 2026
Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope after winning a game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Kentucky Wildcats at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Jan. 17, 2026.

Mark Pope opens up on Kentucky basketball's perception in recruiting

Wyatt Huff
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Jan 29, 2026
Jan 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Kam Williams (3) passes the ball during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope talks how injuries have impacted this Kentucky team

Wyatt Huff
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Jan 29, 2026
Jan 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Jayden Quaintance (21) fives a teammate during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope provides updates on Kam Williams, Jayden Quaintance ahead of Arkansas

Wyatt Huff
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Jan 29, 2026
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Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to the action on the court during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope believes Kentucky's best basketball is still to come this season

Andrew Stefaniak
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Jan 29, 2026

Former UK coach and current Arkansas coach John Calipari hugs Kentucky coach Mark Pope before the game Saturday Feb. 1, 2025 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

For Two Men with So Much Success, John Calipari, Mark Pope Have Much to Learn

Kent Smith
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Jan 29, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) holds the ball during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope says Kentucky needs to 'find better answers' handling physicality

Wyatt Huff
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Jan 29, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to a play during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Did Kentucky revert back to its old ways or just get exposed against Vandy?

Wyatt Huff
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Jan 29, 2026

Former UK coach and current Arkansas coach John Calipari hugs Kentucky coach Mark Pope before the game Saturday Feb. 1, 2025 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

John Calipari on Mark Pope: 'He's the right guy for that job'

Wyatt Huff
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Jan 28, 2026
Jan 27, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) brings the ball up court against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Mark Pope says Kentucky needs to be 'instigators' not 'receivers' to start games

Wyatt Huff
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Jan 28, 2026

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope after winning a NCAA basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Kentucky Wildcats at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Jan. 17, 2026.

A massive issue resurfaced for Kentucky in the embarrassing loss to Vanderbilt

Andrew Stefaniak
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Jan 28, 2026

South Carolina guard Meechie Johnson (5) drives between Arkansas forward Nick Pringle (23) and wing Billy Richmond III (24) during the second half at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 108-74.

Kentucky Has Shown Clear Weakness Arkansas Must capitalize Upon

Kent Smith
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Jan 28, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts during the second half against the Ole Miss Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope believes Kentucky will respond well to lessons learned against Vandy

Wyatt Huff
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Jan 28, 2026

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope after winning against the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Jan. 17, 2026.

Mark Pope admits his team has struggled engaging early in games

Wyatt Huff
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Jan 28, 2026

Jan 27, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Kentucky Wildcats guard Jasper Johnson (2) drives to the basket against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Vanderbilt beat Kentucky basketball at their own game on Tuesday

Wyatt Huff
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Jan 28, 2026

Jan 27, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope directs his team against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Kentucky basketball embarrassed by Vanderbilt on the road 80-55

Wyatt Huff
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Jan 28, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrija Jelavic (4) fives guard Otega Oweh (00) during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

How to Watch the Kentucky Wildcats at #18 Vanderbilt Commodores

Wyatt Huff
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Jan 27, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington reacts during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Three Things to Know: #18 Vanderbilt Commodores

Wyatt Huff
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Jan 27, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope claps after a possession during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

ESPN predicts the winner between Kentucky and #18 Vanderbilt

Wyatt Huff
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Jan 26, 2026
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