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Mark Pope

Current Position

Head Coach

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Alma MaterKentucky/ 1996

DegreeEnglish

Age53

High SchoolNewport Senior

HometownBellevue, WA

RivalsMark Pope

Pope News

Collin Chandler, Kentucky

Mark Pope details how much Collin Chandler battled through to play vs. Texas

Dan Morrison•01/22/26

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Cut Down to Grow Back Stronger: The Parable Powering Kentucky’s Resurgence

Jack Pilgrim•01/21/26

Kentucky forward Jayden Quaintance

Mark Pope says Jayden Quaintance will NOT play Wednesday vs. Texas

Zack Geoghegan•01/20/26

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Mark Pope shares pride in Kentucky’s resilience amid adversity

Daniel Hager•01/20/26

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Mark Pope opens up on Jaland Lowe's impact on Kentucky despite season-ending injury

Daniel Hager•01/15/26

WATCH: Mark Pope, Malachi Moreno, and Denzel Aberdeen recap Kentucky's win over LSU

WATCH: Mark Pope, Malachi Moreno, and Denzel Aberdeen recap Kentucky's win over LSU

Zack Geoghegan•01/15/26

Coaching History

Kentucky

Head Coach2024 - present

BYU

Head Coach2019 - 2023

Utah Valley University

Head Coach2015 - 2018

BYU

Assistant Coach2011 - 2014

Wake Forest

Assistant Coach2010 - 2010