Mark Pope, John Calipari

What Mark Pope said about losing in John Calipari’s return to Kentucky
The contest marked Pope’s first meeting with former Kentucky head coach John Calipari, whom Pope replaced after Calipari left for Arkansas last April. “You know, this is a jou
Saturday night belonged to John Calipari, but I’d still rather have Mark Pope as UK coach
You can argue that Pope was outcoached Saturday, and you wouldn’t be wrong. Arkansas attacked Kentucky’s weakness. The visitors’ unexpected 3-point success opened the driving lanes for D.J. Wagner, the former Kentucky point guard who scored all 17 of his points in the second half and was the key to the game.
Mark Pope made a strong positive comment on former Kentucky coach John Calipari
Coach Mark Pope and John Calipari are about to coach against one another in one of the most highly anticipated games this season. Year one in Arkansas for Coach Calipari has not g
Mark Pope gets real on John Calipari and his impact on Kentucky: "A real gift to this community"
As a former Kentucky Wildcat, Mark Pope understands why former coach John Calipari is highly regarded by the university. He sees him as a "real gift" to the community.
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 showdown in Rupp Arena.
John Calipari Sways Balance of Power Back His Way by Beating Kentucky in Return
Most former Wildcat coaches avoid a return to Rupp Arena. Cal stayed within the SEC and led Arkansas to an upset over a ranked team.
“It’s ‘every night is the biggest game ever’”: Mark Pope makes his feelings clear on losing vs ex-Kentucky HC John Calipari’s Arkansas
John Calipari's Arkansas Razorbacks got an important victory on Saturday as they upset Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats 89-79. The defeat put Kentucky at .500 in the Southeastern Conference at 4-4.
Here are four trends that should worry Mark Pope — and Kentucky basketball fans
For the Wildcats to end the 2024-25 season on a positive note, at least four areas of concern must be addressed.
Arkansas, John Calipari give Kentucky basketball glimpse of what may have been in upset
Kentucky basketball fans peered through the looking glass of what may have been had John Calipari stuck around for his 16th season in Lexington.
Pope didn't get the 'must win' over Calipari, Arkansas
LEXINGTON Kentucky Wildcat fans sure did boo Saturday night with John Calipari and Arkansas in the building. Quite a few were booing on the way out the exits of Rupp Arena, when it became obvious the Cat fans weren’t going to get to show up the former Kentucky basketball coach.
UK basketball coach Mark Pope explains why the Wildcats lost at home to Arkansas, Calipari
In a battle between Kentucky basketball coaches past and present, Mark Pope came up short against John Calipari.
Kentucky basketball's Mark Pope issues stern declaration after Wildcats' second-straight loss
Despite the Wildcats' showing some heart in the second half against the Rebels, Mark Pope is right. This is Kentucky. There ...
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John Calipari, Arkansas basketball spoil Mark Pope's Kentucky coronation | Column
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 ...
John Calipari's return to Rupp Arena ends in nightmares for BBN as Arkansas wins 89-79
John Calipari made his return to Rupp Arena on Saturday evening and took down the Kentucky Wildcats 89-79. The Wildcats got ...
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March Madness Humiliation That Triggered $33M Buyout Adds Tension to John Calipari's Homecoming
John Calipari is on his way to Lexington, but it doesn't feel like a homecoming this time. The post March Madness Humiliation ...
It’s a free country, but there is no rational reason for UK fans to boo John Calipari
What will the fan reaction be when former Kentucky coach John Calipari returns Saturday night to Rupp Arena as Arkansas head ...
Rick Pitino, of all people, urges Kentucky fans to give John Calipari 'huge standing ovation'
John Calipari will make his first visit to Rupp Arena on Saturday since leaving Kentucky for Arkansas. His longtime coaching ...