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Leadership, chemistry, a defensive blueprint, and 3 nonnegotiables from Mark Pope

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Kentucky basketball is entering an exciting new chapter under Coach Mark Pope, with a clear focus on defensive intensity and fostering strong team chemistry. Players at media days shared insights into the evolving culture and the key differences setting this season apart.

Stepping up: Leadership in the backcourt

With key players sidelined, a new guard is embracing leadership roles. "When you got a guy like O [Otega Oweh] sitting down and you know been out, somebody has to step up and you know take that leadership role more into more importance," Jaland Lowe said of Collin Chandler.