Kentucky is coming off of another win, this time against the in-state Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. The Wildcats didn't shoot the ball well, at 40% overall and

Mark Pope is a man of the people. As usual, Kentucky fans stuck around to hear from their head coach after the Wildcats’ 105-76 win over Georgia State on Friday evening. Normally, Pope will stay after he concludes his radio appearance on the court to sign autographs into the wee hours of the night.

Kentucky coach Mark Pope had to run onto the Rupp Arena court to separate players after an altercation during Friday’s game.

Even though it contained some “saltiness,” Kentucky’s 105-76 win over Georgia State took the Cats to 7-0, their best start since the 2016-17 season. Mark Pope was pleased about the win and the way his team banded together after Clash Peters’ flagrant and technical foul for a cheap shot on Amari Williams with 12:37 to go.

Kentucky men’s basketball coach Mark Pope talks to the media after the Wildcats’ 105-76 victory over the Georgia State Panthers on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Rupp Arena. UK improved to 7-0 on the season.

If you’re a Kentucky Wildcats fan, you’ve likely heard the name Jack “Goose” Givens due to his legendary collegiate career, including leading Kentucky to a National Championship in 1978 and also winning Final Four MVP.