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Kentucky basketball's future: Mark Pope on freshman talent and recruiting philosophy

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Finding the right balance is all you need, but finding that balance is not easy.

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Mark Pope is not just focused on the present; he's laying the groundwork for Kentucky basketball's future by investing in a talented freshman class and adhering to a distinctive recruiting philosophy that prioritizes character and fit above all else. It does not matter how good you are on the court, if you don't fit off the court.

Praising the freshman class: Joy, growth, and presence

  • Braydon Hawthorne: "Braydon Hawthorne is like I cannot wait for you guys to spend time with Braydon Hawthorne.