Rick Pitino defends Kentucky after blowout loss in Champions Classic: ‘I know [Mark Pope] will get it going’

Rick Pitino has Mark Pope’s back and believes Kentucky will eventually be a “great basketball team” despite a blowout loss to ...

2026 Champions Classic to Take Place in Chicago: Who Will Kansas Play?

The 2026 Champions Classic will take place in Chicago at the United Center. Here is a quick preview of Kansas's matchup vs ...

Mark Pope gives brutal review of Kentucky Basketball; looked defeated already before game

Well, it’s safe to say the majority of the BBN has officially ended the honeymoon period with Mark Pope after watching ...

Mark Pope on his coaching job at Kentucky: 'I'm doing it poorly'

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Kentucky Wildcats' head coach Mark Pope takes the blame for discouraging loss to MSU

The Kentucky Wildcats were throttled on a neutral court by Michigan State. Here's what head coach Mark Pope said about the ...

Michigan State's spearing of Kentucky should get college basketball's attention

Hello, Kur Teng, Jeremy Fears Jr. stuffs the stat sheet and more takes on MSU Spartans' win over Kentucky on Tuesday at Champions Classic in New York.