Brian Simms/Lexington Herald-Leader/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Coen came and went twice, and both departures were after just one season. The Kentucky Wildcats have had a different offensive coordinator every year since 2021 with Liam Coen being here in the 2021 and 2023 seasons, Rich Scangarello in 2022 before he got fired, and finally Bush Hamdan in … [Read more...] about Mark Stoops talks about the loss of Liam Coen
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Hone-and-home between Kentucky and St. John’s is now off, per Rick Pitino
Matt Stone/Courier Journal/USA Today Network / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Bummer. When Mark Pope took over the job as the Kentucky Wildcats head coach, many were wondering whether there would be a rekindling between Kentucky and Rick Pitino. That rekindling happened two weeks ago at Big Blue Madness when Coach Pitino made his triumphant, surprise return to Rupp … [Read more...] about Hone-and-home between Kentucky and St. John’s is now off, per Rick Pitino
Thursday Headlines: Kentucky wins big in Pope’s debut and Mikkel Skinner commits
Jordan Prather-Imagn Images A big win on the court and on the recruiting trail What a debut for new Kentucky Wildcats basketball coach Mark Pope. It was just an exhibition game, so it won’t count on the official record, but the Wildcats looked strong from start to finish, jumping out to a 60-24 lead at halftime against Kentucky Wesleyan and finished it off in the … [Read more...] about Thursday Headlines: Kentucky wins big in Pope’s debut and Mikkel Skinner commits
AJ Dybantsa’s father oddly mentions Kentucky when discussing NIL offers
Photo by ALTAN GOCHER/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images Even with Kentucky out of AJ Dybantsa’s recruitment, they are still being mentioned. The No. 1 overall recruit in the class of 2025, AJ Dybantsa, is still working on trying to figure out where he will play basketball next year. Of course, the Kentucky Wildcats are out of the race after being cut over the summer. … [Read more...] about AJ Dybantsa’s father oddly mentions Kentucky when discussing NIL offers
Mark Pope and Wildcats recap fun win over Kentucky Wesleyan
Jordan Prather-Imagn Images A great way to tip off the season. The Mark Pope era is off to a promising start following the Kentucky Wildcats’ 123-52 win over Kentucky Wesleyan to kick off the exhibition season. Following the game, head coach Mark Pope and select players met with the media to discuss their first real basketball game of the season. Here is a recap of what … [Read more...] about Mark Pope and Wildcats recap fun win over Kentucky Wesleyan