Their assist numbers prove it. Through five games, Kentucky has an assist rate of 61.6% of all of their made baskets through those games combined. After the game, Mark Pope talked about how well this team shares the ball,

The Herald-Leader asked ESPN analysts Jay Bilas and Seth Greenberg for their take on Mark Pope’s time so far at Kentucky. “He infuses positivity into everything.”

Kentucky basketball this season mostly gets praise from how exciting the offensive style is, but where they have also made strides is the defensive end. Through

Mark Pope’s Kentucky basketball team jumped out to another big early lead Friday night against Jackson State, setting new season highs on 3-point makes and attempts.

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope talks about Koby Brea after the Wildcats’ 108-59 win over Jackson State on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at Rupp Arena. Brea led UK with 22 points in the win.

A lot of times, basketball is bigger than the sport alone. That's exactly the type of people Mark Pope is getting to join the Kentucky program when he goes out

Another day, another offensive milestone for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats. Through five games, Kentucky has hit the century mark three times following a 108-59 win over Jackson State. The Wildcats nearly made it four times in five games after coming up just three points short in Tuesday’s 97-68 win over Lipscomb.

Kentucky basketball is 5 - 0 after defeating Jackson State on Friday night. The Wildcats scored a season high 108 points, led by Koby Brea and Otega Oweh, who both scored 20+ points. The game would end with a 108 - 59 final score.