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Mark Pope, the new head coach of Kentucky men's basketball, brings a compelling blend of experience and connections to his alma mater.
A former captain of the 1996 national championship team, Pope has had an unusual career trajectory, from playing in the NBA to pursuing medical school before transitioning to coaching.
His nine-year coaching record, primarily at BYU, is 110-51, a run that included two NCAA Tournament berths and significant success through the transfer portal.
Pope's five-year contract with Kentucky includes performance and academic incentives and a starting salary of $5 million, set to increase annually.
A former captain of the 1996 national championship team, Pope has had an unusual career trajectory, from playing in the NBA to pursuing medical school before transitioning to coaching.
His nine-year coaching record, primarily at BYU, is 110-51, a run that included two NCAA Tournament berths and significant success through the transfer portal.
Pope's five-year contract with Kentucky includes performance and academic incentives and a starting salary of $5 million, set to increase annually.
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