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 …
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 …
Kentucky on Cloud Nine as Mark Pope’s 28-Year-Old Rick Pitino …
W hen Kentucky hosted its annual Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena to introduce the Mark Pope era, there was one familiar face in the crowd—Rick Pitino. The Hall of Famer, who led the …
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 …
Mark Pope Explains How Rick Pitino Introduced Him to the …
Dec 14, 2024 · Having played two seasons at Kentucky, Mark Pope is no stranger to the Kentucky-Louisville rivalry. A kid from Bellevue, Washington, he was first introduced to the …
Mark Pope says playing for Rick Pitino at Kentucky helped …
2 days ago · Mark Pope embraces Rick Pitino as he addresses the crowd at Rupp Arena for his first Big Blue Madness as Kentucky's head coach - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio …
HAPPY MOMENT: Rick Pitino Makes Surprise Visit to Kentucky, …
Feb 17, 2025 · In a moment that caught many by surprise, legendary basketball coach Rick Pitino made an unexpected return to Kentucky, expressing his excitement to be back while showing …
Rick Pitino releases message on Mark Pope, offers to write NIL …
Apr 12, 2024 · Former Kentucky men's basketball coach Rick Pitino gave a glowing endorsement of new coach Mark Pope. Pitino posted a video on X, formerly Twitter, to recognize Pope, who …
Rick Pitino explains public backing of Mark Pope: 'I root for my …
Feb 22, 2025 · Rick Pitino explained why he called for Big Blue Nation to accept both Mark Pope and John Calipari in their returns to Lexington.
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.