Rick Pitino was wildly cheered in a surprise return to Rupp Arena, with the Hall of Fame coach saying “I am so happy to be back” in a show of support for first-year Kentucky coach and former captain Mark Pope on Friday night at the Big Blue Madness public practice.

Mark Pope is still after some elite talent in the 2025 class, and one of his top targets is five-star forward Caleb Wilson. 247Sports ranks Wilson as the fifth-

This is the second in a series of stories from Kentucky Today sports editor Keith Taylor’s exclusive interview with Kentucky men’s basketball coach Mark Pope. By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today To Mark Pope,

What must go right for Kentucky basketball to reach its potential this season? Three keys for first-year coach Mark Pope and the Wildcats in 2024-25.

When a new coach is hired in college basketball, generally, there is a lot of roster turnover, and that was the case this offseason for the Kentucky Wildcats. C

Rick Pitino receives a rapturous reception in Kentucky before thanking the fans and giving a passionate endorsement of coach Mark Pope.

Rick Pitino was wildly cheered in a surprise return to Rupp Arena, with the Hall of Fame coach saying “I am so happy to be back” in a show of support for first-year Kentucky coach and former captain Mark Pope on Friday night at the Big Blue Madness public practice.

The coach received a standing ovation after turning out to show his unwavering support for Kentucky's new coach. Rick Pitino was wildly cheered in a surprise return to Rupp Arena, with the Hall of Fame coach saying "I am so happy to be back" in a show of support for first-year Kentucky coach and former captain Mark Pope on Friday night at the Big Blue Madness public practice.