Quick Info
| Profession | Collegiate Basketball Coach |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 11/09/1972 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Omaha, Nebraska |
Latest News about Mark Pope
27/03/2026
Kentucky, under head coach Mark Pope, lost to Iowa State in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament after finishing the 2025-26 season with a 22-14 record and 10-8 in conference play, tying for 7th place. This early exit meant Pope's contract was not extended by an additional year, keeping his deal through the 2029-30 season. The provision adds a year for reaching the Sweet 16 or further, which had previously extended it after the 2025 Sweet 16 run.
Do you like Mark Pope?
You can vote only once.
Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Mark Edward Pope is an American collegiate basketball coach and former player. He is the head men's basketball coach at the University of Kentucky, his alma mater. Pope was a captain of Kentucky's 1996 National Championship team. |
|---|
Physical Stats & More
| Playing Position | Center |
|---|
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | University of Kentucky |
|---|
Career
| Playing Career |
| ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coaching Career |
|
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/coachmarkpope/ | |
| https://twitter.com/CoachMarkPope |