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Kentucky's rocky start to the season continued Tuesday night as it was run out of the gym by Michigan State in the Champions Classic. Although the

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Mark Pope promises Kentucky will build a great culture this season: 'We just have failed up until today'

Brandon Garrison wasn't the only Wildcat who failed to deliver a productive performance against Michigan State, but his underwhelming showing in

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope directs his team while Brandon Garrison (10) stands nearby during the game on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Crawford Ifland, Kentucky Sports Radio/On3.

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Mark Pope defends Brandon Garrison, but admits there were struggles vs. Michigan State

Kentucky men's basketball has a game on Friday night, but the conversations happening during Thursday's press conference focused on nearly everything

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WATCH: Mark Pope talks Louisville pregame, Michigan State loss, injuries, and more

In its first road game of the season, No. 9 Kentucky fell at rival No. 12 Louisville 96-88 last Tuesday night. Things got even worse for the 'Cats

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Mark Pope doubles down that pregame Louisville incident is 'a dud'

Anything Mark Pope touched turned to gold in his debut season at Kentucky, pushing all of the right buttons with the most passionate fanbase in

Champions Classic on 11/18/2025 - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio/On3

Mark Pope 'thought (he) had a better pulse' on this team, but he needs a better pulse of the fanbase

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Mark Pope promises Kentucky will build a great culture this season: 'We just have failed up until today'

Mark Pope defends Brandon Garrison, but admits there were struggles vs. Michigan State

WATCH: Mark Pope talks Louisville pregame, Michigan State loss, injuries, and more

Mark Pope doubles down that pregame Louisville incident is 'a dud'

Mark Pope 'thought (he) had a better pulse' on this team, but he needs a better pulse of the fanbase