Coach Mark Pope is not just building a basketball team at Kentucky; he's forging a competitive culture defined by a "bully mentality" and an unwavering desire to win. During media day, Pope articulated his vision for a team that thrives on relentless effort and a deep-seated competitive fire, a characteristic he sees embedded in his players and one that is crucial to hanging a banner in 2025.
Competitive souls: The heart of the team
Pope proudly highlighted the innate competitiveness of his roster. "This is a competitive group. Um they they love to compete. We have we have competitive souls on this group," he said.