For new Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball head coaches, the job really starts at the exact second that significant adversity is faced for the first time. For Mark Pope, that moment came late ...

Mark Pope’s 12th-ranked Kentucky ... what the Wildcats need to do to remain contenders in the SEC this season. Opening statement Congrats to Arkansas. I thought they played great basketball ...

He deserved the win. If I’m a Kentucky basketball fan, I’d still rather have Mark Pope as my coach. Saturday was one game. Arkansas’ 89-79 win over Kentucky at Rupp Arena counts as one win ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky fans strolled into Rupp Arena for their latest home game ready for coach Mark Pope's coronation. Arkansas basketball was meant to be the sacrificial lamb. After a 15-year run ...

Kentucky basketball suffered an upset loss to Arkansas on Saturday night in John Calipari's homecoming to Rupp Arena, falling 89-79. After the opening few minutes, the Wildcats never really looked ...

Kentucky basketball: Mark Pope's Cats shred Tennessee's vaunted ... They switched it up against the Wildcats. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Arkansas came out shooting ...

Noah hustled and pulled down a lot of rebounds for the Wildcats ... moments where Kentucky could have used some hustle minutes from Noah against Arkansas. Coach Pope will find a way to get ...