Rick Pitino was the first person to advocate for Mark Pope when it was announced in April that he would be taking the vacant ...

Rick Pitino has been coaching for decades, and the legendary tactician has seen some of his former players rise to the ranks of head coaches.

Mark Pope was not included in the Naismith Midseason Coach of the Year Watch List, which is very surprising to see. For ...

The head coach of St. John's is former Kentucky coach Rick Pitino. The 1996 National Championship team was coached by Pitino, and the captain of this team was Kentucky's coach Mark Pope.

Wildcats head coach Mark Pope also seems to be looking forward ... However, Pope's coach from his college days, Rick Pitino, believes Kentucky fans do not respect Calipari as much as they should.

Rick Pitino made college basketball history with his latest championship as St. John's squad secured a share of the Big East ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Mark Pope played for Pitino for three seasons at Kentucky. He doesn't recall speaking with his former coach prior to the 2001 matchup.

Meanwhile, Kentucky’s defensive efficiency ranking dropped into the triple digits after a 98-84 loss at Ole Miss on Feb. 4.

LEXINGTON — More than two decades ago, Rick Pitino returned to Rupp ... Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Mark Pope played for Pitino for three seasons at Kentucky.