Mark Pope's stirring arrival revives (nearly 20K) Kentucky basketball faithful

Posted Apr 15, 2024
Over the years, I’ve grown comfortable with the notion that Kentucky basketball, while still of vital importance to its adherents around the state, just isn’t what it once was. Fans still loved the Wildcats, and supported them like few other fan bases. But the fun wasn’t quite what it used to be.Everything felt more corporate and gray. Then Sunday happened. (WDRB)

Related: Other News

Jon Scheyer, Grant Hill and Duke's radio announcer had incredible reactions to UConn's buzzer-beater
In the course of 10 seconds, everything changed for Duke on Sunday night. The UConn Huskies' tough defense, Cayden Boozer’s tipped pass and Braylon Mullins’...
Thu Apr 2, 2026

Bill Self returning to Kansas for 24th season
Bill Self is returning to Kansas for year No. 24 as the head men's basketball coach of the Jayhawks. A little over a week after...
Wed Apr 1, 2026

Michigan says Elliot Cadeau receiving medical treatment
Michigan point guard Elliot Cadeau is receiving medical attention for a possible allergic reaction before traveling to Indianapolis for the Final Four, the team said...
Wed Apr 1, 2026

Pitt parts ways with men’s basketball assistants Tim O’Toole, Jason Capel
Pitt basketball coach Jeff Capel might have been retained by athletic director Allen Greene — at least for 2025-26 — but early into the offseason,...
Wed Apr 1, 2026