Mark Pope talks player & staff additions, practice, & new Kentucky team at Summer Press Conference

[@guschampion]

We finally have a coach who loves this place as much as we do. I wish my dad was still alive to see this.

[@TheLibraryChamber]

Me too!!! I get teared up just listening to Coach Pope's passion and drive.

[@Nsgbro1]

me 3 man he would love this! 💙🤍💙🤍💙

[@mercurysimple3850]

Your dad sees it trust me. I'm sure he saw the whole thing. Just like my father did!! 😊

[@2legit2011]

Completely agree.. it’s refreshing.

[@d.s.7637]

I met Coach Cal in the fall of '09 when he first got here at my workplace. The first thing I wanted to do was call my dad and tell him. He had passed away earlier that year. But Coach Pope has that same excitement behind him, if not more TBH.

[@creedakesling5952]

Such an intelligent, articulate , personable coach ❤. A breath of fresh air 💙💙💙💙

[@2legit2011]

Completely agree 100%

[@Lovable_Faith]

Super excited about this new start!

[@cameronpatterson3999]

I am as excited about this new coaching staff as I am the players. If.....If this team was to win at high percentage and be competitive in the SEC and NCAA Tournament. they'll be LEGENDARY!!! Good Luck Guy's!!! Go BBN!

[@TheLibraryChamber]

Cannot WAIT!!! A coach that coaches and teaches, a coach that wants to win EVERY game and knows every game matters to BBN!

[@PeloresanterOctagenarima]

Your sense of humor is the cherry on top! 👍

[@WendellBurkhart-g9v]

I love everything about Mark because he wants to win and be successful as much as the fans does .

[@stevebarnes5243]

Go Blue!!!! suggestion: please mike up the questions. Thanks!!!!

[@johnnystivers6788]

I’ve been thinking the same thing for years

[@tonyking6471]

God I wish season started next week. I'm so happy for mark and OUR program and the effort he's putting into this to keep up the elite program we have and continue to sustain.

[@ladybassplayer23]

Love it. Let’s go Cats. Coach Pope.

[@kenwheeler7591]

The press needs a microphone so we can hear the questions

[@giantslayer473]

Awesome!!

[@haldriver1378]

Thanks Mark!!!!!

[@chuckstearman2503]

Now I can hear him thank you 💙🏀⭐🌟

[@mercurysimple3850]

Pope is going to shock the world come march & many other seasons to come mark my words!;

[@edwardkimakaballislifekim_578]

Can’t wait for next year

[@UKFan1996]

Audio is MUCH better than Wildcats Today’s video. 🙌

[@Spider58x]

I was about to say the same thing.

[@josephburgin8745]

So excited!

[@ripwatts373]

Me too!!! L's up!!!

[@rogerfannin6247]

Really wish we could hear the questions, we hear them in the background but can't understand what they are asking.

[@Cheeseball-z9r]

Dude really took a phone call from Mitch in his first presser😂

[@jeffywest]

I mean we're talking synonyms, analogies & complete sentences. Unbelievable step up from Cal's pressers

[@mikeironhorse]

If you don’t like this guy or not excited for this season…you’re not a fan.

[@natet5959]

Love this guy's personality! He's polite and kind and not the least bit condescending.

[@chuckstearman2503]

💙🏀 Go Big Blue Forever love what I am feeling better now than ever before this is going to be a special team 💙🏀 Go Big Blue Forever college basketball get ready what are you guys going to do when The Whole BBN Nation 💙🏀 Runs Wild on you

[@robertpennington7737]

Go freaking CATS!!! BBN4Life!

[@brandonkohlmeier2382]

Listening to Coach Pope actually speak at press conferences and the positivity that flows from this man is such a breath of fresh air compared to the lack of during the past few seasons! ❤❤

[@anthonywilson7681]

my wish for this first team is TITLE, TITLE, TITLE!! My hope is 25 wins, SEC reg season champ, tourney semifinal and sweet 16

[@watchinglclowns9890]

Outstanding Coach Pope, Glad You're Here Very Happy, Definitely GLAD CALIPARI is GONE Good Riddance....

[@brick245]

Maybe give the people asking questions a mic??

[@dejure9178]

Yeah…there are other videos of this where you can’t hear Coach Pope, but you can hear the questioners quite well. I agree…it would be nice to hear both at the same time.☺️

[@ConnieFigueroa-v1g]

Like mark pope daughter said --->IS UK IN THE HOUSE LET'S GO #BBN💙💙💙💪💯☝️

[@Redsfan1]

Honestly he loves Kentucky basketball so much that I don’t mind if we lose every game this year

[@vo5xchampion]

Lets gooo Blueee💪🏽💪🏽

[@kentuckyman21]

Hell yea Coach Pope!

[@EtotheFnD]

GO CATS!

[@BBNTrashtalker]

Coach said “I look a lot handsomer with UK on my chest” 😂💯💪🔥🔥🔥

[@Wetrockstah2116]

I dont understand how this man gets some of the hate he does, he is such a genuine likeable guy, and just listening to him coach and speak makes me wanna run through a wall. Literally only thing he has to do is land the recruits he wants and keep this coaching staff together and i think he could win at a high level. I actually think this team although thrown together in such a short time might be really good.

[@emperorpalpatine1228]

This is what Kentucky has needed. A Players Coach who knows X's and O's. A Players Coach, not an NBA coach in the College ranks.

[@marylevin9262]

Go Cats 🎉🎉🎉

[@zacharywatts1514]

Dude I am definitely a Big Blue Idiot but I love this coach I feel like this is the best hire at any level. I always have wanted a coach to carry himself and maneuver, how Pope does I think he is the epitome of class!

[@alexdavis6724]

can we get pope a new mic for the pressers, UK? Cawood wants his back.

[@720cm5]

I'm a Louisville fan but I think he's going to do twice as good than Calipari

[@bg8545]

Hey Mitch, you saved 30 million on Cal……get a new microphone for Pope to use!

[@CleetoMange]

We have a coach who's read the same books I've read. Am I dreaming?

[@haldriver1378]

Hey coach, just remember, all you have to do is win the national championship. Winning by one single point is all you need to do. Of course, if Duke is the opponent, you'll need to beat the living snot out of them.

[@BBNTrashtalker]

LETS LOCK IN BOYS #9 OTW GO CATS BABY POPE ERA BEGINS…NOW

[@gowithgid3274]

My favorite defense came from my high school who worked for Adolph Rupp. He called it "trap and steal." I'm sure Pope has something similar, but if not I'm available. :-)

[@rodhenson6882]

Saved by BYU assistants and players

[@loganhildreth9725]

Trust me BYU got the better deal in this. Coach Young is way better already. BYU looks better without Pope blowing 1st round games.

[@KhaledaAkter-vl9fr]

Pope father, i am god's mother and Jesus Christ's wife.Could you please give me the immigration of Australia early.I am Very poor and helpless. My name is Khaleda Akter.I live in Bangladesh.