Rick Pitino Classily Endorses His Former Player, Mark Pope, as …
Apr 12, 2024 · From 1994-96, St. John's coach Rick Pitino had a firsthand view of new Kentucky coach Mark Pope's development as a player. Pope played the 1995 and '96 seasons with the Wildcats, averaging 7.9...
Bracketology sets up a potential meeting between Mark Pope and Rick Pitino
2 days ago · 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.
Mark Pope says Rick Pitino changed him forever - Sports Illustrated
Oct 17, 2024 · Mark Pope is getting ready to begin his first season as the head coach at Kentucky, but before that, he was the captain of Kentucky's 1996 National Championship team in...
Kentucky's Mark Pope gets 'greatness' endorsement from Rick Pitino
Apr 12, 2024 · Pitino, the St. John’s head coach, declared Friday in a video posted on X that Pope will “go into greatness” and lead the Wildcats to a national title after he was hired to replace longtime...
Rick Pitino makes surprise visit to Kentucky, says 'I'm so happy to …
Oct 12, 2024 · Rick Pitino was wildly cheered in a surprise return to Rupp Arena, with the Hall of Fame coach saying “I am so happy to be back” in a show of support for first-year Kentucky coach and former captain Mark Pope on Friday night at the Big Blue Madness public practice.
Mark Pope Confirms Rick Pitino Is Visiting Kentucky This …
Oct 8, 2024 · Kentucky coach Mark Pope confirms that former Kentucky coach Rick Pitino will be in Lexington to watch the Kentucky football team and watch practice.
Mark Pope Explains How Rick Pitino Introduced Him to the …
Dec 14, 2024 · A kid from Bellevue, Washington, he was first introduced to the rivalry by Rick Pitino during the recruiting process as a transfer. Pitino told Pope a story of the late Bill Keightley, also known as Mr. Wildcat, Kentucky’s equipment manager for more than 48 years.
Former Kentucky coach Rick Pitino says Mark Pope will lead
Apr 14, 2024 · Rick Pitino is all in on new Kentucky coach Mark Pope and gave his former player and captain a strong endorsement after he was officially named coach of the Wildcats on Friday.
Rick Pitino shares powerful message on Mark Pope; willing to …
Apr 12, 2024 · “Mark Pope will go on to greatness. You can put it down,” Pitino stated. It’s obvious that Pope has support from his teammates, but to have the backing of a Hall-of-Fame coach is another...
Rick Pitino praises new Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope
Apr 12, 2024 · Rick Pitino discussed new UK coach Mark Pope’s leadership, style of play, approach to transfer portal and NIL and the pressures of the job.
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