Mark Pope opens up about John Calipari’s return to Lexington

Before an awkward night in Rupp Arena, Mark Pope offers his thoughts on John Calipari
Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope talks about former UK coach John Calipari ahead of his return to Rupp Arena with the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday night.
Mark Pope made a strong positive comment on former Kentucky coach John Calipari
Kentucky and Arkansas both have new head basketball coaches, and these coaches are set to face off in Rupp Arena on Saturday evening. Coach Mark Pope and John
WATCH: Mark Pope previews Arkansas, John Calipari’s return to Rupp Arena
All eyes will be on Lexington this Saturday night when John Calipari makes his long-awaited return to Rupp Arena. To preview what’s in store for No. 12 Kentucky’s matchup with the struggling Arkansas Razorbacks,
Mark Pope won his first 11 home games as Kentucky basketball coach. Where does that rank?
Kentucky's Mark Pope started his coaching career at Rupp Arena with 11 straight wins. How does that start compare to other first-year UK coaches?
Rick Pitino reflects on emotional Rupp Arena return ahead of John Calipari facing Kentucky
Rick Pitino returned to Rupp Arena to face UK in 2001. John Calipari will face Kentucky basketball in Lexington next. How will his experience compare?
Vote: How should UK fans react when Arkansas’ John Calipari is introduced in Rupp Arena?
John Calipari is 2-4 all-time against Kentucky. On Saturday night, he’ll be coaching against the Wildcats in Rupp Arena for the first time since Dec. 4, 1991, when UK beat his UMass team 90-69. Stephen Lew USA TODAY NETWORK
What John Calipari said about Arkansas vs. Kentucky game: 'My guess is I'm going to get booed' at Rupp Arena
Arkansas coach John Calipari isn't expecting a hero's welcome Saturday at Rupp Arena when he takes the Razorbacks to play at No. 12 Kentucky in his first game back at UK since his 15-year run leading the program ended.
5 memorable Kentucky basketball wins at Rupp Arena during John Calipari era in Lexington
John Calipari won more than 400 games during his 15 seasons leading Kentucky basketball. Many of those wins came in Lexington. These five stand out.
Mark Pope opens up about John Calipari’s return to Lexington: “I love Cal for what he did for Kentucky Basketball”
Listen, we have been blessed at the University of Kentucky to have some of the greatest coaches to ever coach the game of basketball. Certainly, Cal is one of those,” Pope sa
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Mark Pope praises Adou Thiero’s physicality: ‘There’s no easy answers with him.’
John Calipari won’t be the only familiar face taking the Rupp Arena floor on Saturday night. A handful of former Kentucky ...
How much is Mark Pope making this season? What about Calipari? Contract details for both.
The coaching contract details for Mark Pope at Kentucky and John Calipari at Arkansas ahead of Saturday’s SEC basketball ...
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Pope respects Calipari, Pitino urges BBN to show respect to former coach
“As you all know, I’m not best friends with John Calipari,” Pitino said. “I respect him, certainly, but it was a mutual thing. The fans wanted a change. John read the tea leaves. He needed a change, ...
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Mark Pope celebrated with a Kentucky fan’s grandmother on FaceTime after the win
Mark Pope is a man of the people. We know this. He’s stuck around for hours following games at Rupp Arena, signing every ...