None of us really expected to be in this position. When Coach Mark Pope was hired at Kentucky a YouTube video went viral detailing how his BYU team “plays offense like a video game.” That video was part of initially getting Big Blue Nation on board with the hire. Then, Coach Pope delivered in year one. The Wildcats shot 37.5% from three-point range, Amari Williams whipped the ball around from the 5-spot, and a Top 10 KenPom offensive efficiency was achieved. Fast forward to December 5th, 2025. Kentucky had just fell to 5-4 on the season after getting embarrassed in Nashville, 94-59, against Gonzaga.
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