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A UK basketball coach with a unique past. And an interesting approach to recruiting.

Jason Hart was an NBA rookie when he first got to know Mark Pope. When it came time to build his first UK coaching staff, Pope quickly turned to his old friend.

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UK basketball’s Mark Pope hasn’t produced an NBA draft pick. Does that matter in recruiting?

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Jasper Johnson and Malachi Moreno are staying home to play at UK. Mark Pope explains why.

November 15, 2024, 7:58 AM

UK Basketball Recruiting

‘I want to see where they live.’ UK’s Pope took personal approach to recruiting Acaden Lewis.

Updated November 18, 2024, 12:37 PM

UK Women's Basketball

UK women’s basketball scores second top-20 commitment this week with 2026 point guard

Updated November 16, 2024, 1:24 PM

UK Basketball Recruiting

The early signing period is underway. These recruits have joined Kentucky men’s basketball.

Updated November 18, 2024, 12:36 PM

UK Women's Basketball

Top 15 national prospect commits to UK women’s basketball. ‘She’s just a deadly shooter.’

Updated November 21, 2024, 3:23 PM

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Kaden Magwood, a star basketball recruit from Louisville, makes his college commitment

Updated November 15, 2024, 12:07 PM

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UK Men's Basketball

From Aaron Bradshaw to Big Z, here’s how Calipari’s Cats fared in their new school debuts.

Updated November 8, 2024, 9:14 AM

High School Basketball

UK and Louisville wanted her. She chose LSU instead. Top in-state recruit explains why.

Updated November 7, 2024, 8:30 AM

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‘Checks off a few more boxes.’ Mark Pope continues recruiting run with third 2025 commit.

Updated November 2, 2024, 3:13 PM

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Mark Pope adds top-40 backcourt prospect to Kentucky’s 2025 basketball recruiting class

Updated November 2, 2024, 3:05 PM

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Darryn Peterson, the first 2025 recruit to get a UK basketball offer, makes his college choice

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Top 2026 shooting guard Caleb Holt talks UK basketball. ‘They view me as their guy.’

Updated October 28, 2024, 8:52 AM

UK Men's Basketball

Behind the mad scramble to get Lamont Butler, the ‘linchpin’ of this UK basketball team

October 28, 2024, 7:00 AM

UK Basketball Recruiting

‘I like to hustle.’ Meet the top-ranked sophomore in Kentucky high school boys basketball.

Updated October 24, 2024, 10:49 AM

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UK basketball was once a leader in Braylon Mullins’ recruitment. See where he committed.

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‘It was good vibes.’ What is a Kentucky basketball recruiting visit like under Mark Pope?

Updated October 22, 2024, 9:28 AM

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‘I’m different than other players.’ Mark Pope gave a big compliment to this UK recruit.

October 21, 2024, 7:15 AM

UK Men's Basketball

Seven takeaways from the first UK basketball Blue-White scrimmage of the Mark Pope era

Updated October 18, 2024, 11:20 PM

UK Basketball Recruiting

‘He can do it all.’ Meet the first high school sophomore to get a Kentucky basketball offer.

Updated October 17, 2024, 2:26 PM

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Updated October 17, 2024, 11:45 AM

UK Basketball Recruiting

After taking a visit to Kentucky, elite 2025 center Chris Cenac recaps Mark Pope’s pitch

Updated October 16, 2024, 4:09 PM

UK Basketball Recruiting

A UK basketball coach with a unique past. And an interesting approach to recruiting.

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