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Mark Pope’s first day on the job after being introduced Sunday as the University of Kentucky’s new men’s basketball coach was jam packed from start to finish with comings and goings.
Monday was almost as filled with transactions for new Kentucky women’s basketball coach Kenny Brooks.
Bottom line, the last 48 hours have included a flurry of arrivals and departures for both teams, so much so that it’s almost impossible to keep track of it all. We’re here to help, Kentucky fans.
So, let’s get to it. Here are all the headlines in one place:
Kentucky men
Pope’s first recruit: BYU’s best basketball recruit in nearly a decade now Mark Pope’s 1st commitment at Kentucky
Class of 2024 almost gone: A fifth, and likely final, member of UK basketball’s 2024 recruiting class has decommitted
▪ Another Kentucky men’s basketball signee decommits from the Cats’ 2024 recruiting class
Not coming back: Another John Calipari player is leaving Kentucky. This one plans to stay in the NBA draft.
“Big Z” sticks with Cal: Zvonimir Ivisic is the first former Kentucky player to follow John Calipari to Arkansas
Hot property in the portal: Kentucky’s starting point guard is in the transfer portal. All options are on the table.
From Wildcat to Buckeye: Former Kentucky basketball player Aaron Bradshaw transferring to a Big Ten school
A defensive specialist: New Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope has already lined up a transfer portal visitor
Big man lists three finalists: New UK coach Mark Pope walking into his first Kentucky-Louisville recruiting battle
How the deal was done: The story behind UK’s coaching search: Mitch Barnhart’s process in arriving at Mark Pope
Reality Check: Mark Pope’s Kentucky basketball contract includes several incentives and regular raises
“The Mark Pope Show”: What is Reed Sheppard’s future with Kentucky basketball? New UK coach Mark Pope weighs in.
Fans on Twitter vs. fans in Rupp: The initial reaction to Kentucky’s Mark Pope hire shows what we think is reality isn’t real
Kentucky women
“The Kenny Brooks Show”: ‘You don’t just plug and play.’ Kenny Brooks discusses construction of UK women’s roster.
Former McDonald’s All-American joins up: Kentucky women’s basketball adds former top-10 recruit battling back from injury
Headed for the Big Ten: Ajae Petty, UK women’s basketball’s leading scorer, announces transfer to Ohio State
Staying in the SEC: Kentucky’s Eniya Russell announces transfer decision. She’s staying in the SEC.
And Transylvania, too
Coaching continuity: Transylvania women’s basketball hires from within to replace Juli Fulks as head coach
Former UK president David Roselle, known for leading through athletics scandal, dies at 84
Travis Perry, still a Kentucky signee, talks about his potential UK future with Mark Pope
One family was first in line to see Mark Pope. Their feelings sum up a Kentucky fan base.
On the day UK introduced Mark Pope, it was Kentucky fans who made a statement
‘I understand the assignment.’ A packed Rupp Arena welcomes new Kentucky coach Mark Pope.
Could UK return to Maui? Mark Pope will get to shape future schedule with some caveats.
Reed Sheppard was on the minds of many — including Mark Pope — in Rupp celebration Sunday
Kentucky basketball fans want their program back. Mark Pope wants to give it to them.
