ESPN.com · Apr 14, 2024
Kentucky's Mark Pope introduced in front of Rupp Arena crowd
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Days after John Calipari left town, Mark Pope stood on a podium in front of a sold-out crowd at Rupp Arena on Sunday.
During his official introduction, Kentucky's new coach, who signed a five-year deal for $5.5 million per season, said he's aware of the expectations around the program.
"I understand the assignment," Pope said. "We are here to win banners. As we go through this journey, we're here to win banners in Nashville (at the SEC tournament) because you guys turn out in Nashville like nobody else and that matters. And our job here and our assignment is here to win banners in the Final Four, national championships. That's our job."
