Mark Pope hasn't been a head college basketball coach for a long time, but he has been excellent early into his career. Coach ...

Will Lamont Butler and/or Jaxson Robinson be ready for Kentucky’s trip to Austin to take on Texas this weekend — or anytime ...

Rupp Arena was ready for a coronation, but John Calipari and Arkansas basketball spoiled the Kentucky fans' dreams Saturday night.

Pitino said his return to Rupp for the first time as a visiting coach in 2001 was "the toughest day of my coaching career at Louisville." He added, "the reception, it tore me apart." Pitino hopes ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Mark Pope played for Pitino for three seasons at Kentucky. He doesn't recall speaking with his former coach prior to the 2001 matchup.

Mark Pope played for Pitino for three seasons at Kentucky. He doesn't recall speaking with his former coach prior to the 2001 matchup. "Because I was probably pretty mad at him," Pope said Thursday.