Mark Pope has a deep roster, elite NIL support, and a fanbase totally behind him. What will he need to do in year 2 to be successful?
Mark Pope didn’t just survive his first season in Lexington—he flipped the narrative.
Despite a roster held together by tape, toughness, and sheer will, Kentucky notched a Sweet 16 run—its first since before the pandemic. Eight wins over top-15 opponents. Injuries up and down the lineup. No full recruiting cycle.