WILDCATSKentucky WildcatsAdd TopicMark Pope through the years: Meet Kentucky basketball coach and program alumMar 21, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope keeps an eye on the action in the first half Duquesne Dukes during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY SportsSteven Branscombe, Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY SportsMar 6, 2024; Ames, Iowa, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope watches his team play the Iowa State Cyclones at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY SportsReese Strickland, Reese Strickland-USA TODAY SportsMar 20, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope watches the team during the NCAA first round practice session at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY SportsSteven Branscombe, Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY SportsMar 6, 2024; Ames, Iowa, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope watches his team play the Iowa State Cyclones at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY SportsReese Strickland, Reese Strickland-USA TODAY SportsMar 20, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope watches practice during the NCAA first round practice session at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY SportsSteven Branscombe, Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY SportsMar 20, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope talks with the media during the NCAA first round practice session at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY SportsSteven Branscombe, Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY SportsMar 6, 2024; Ames, Iowa, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope watches his team play the Iowa State Cyclones at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY SportsReese Strickland, Reese Strickland-USA TODAY SportsJan 20, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope greets Big 12 official Tyler Kumpf before the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY SportsMichael C. Johnson, Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY SportsJan 20, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope visits with Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Grant McCasland before the game at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY SportsMichael C. Johnson, Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY SportsFeb 27, 2024; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope gestures to players against the against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY SportsDenny Medley, Denny Medley-USA TODAY SportsFeb 24, 2024; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope yells at his team during the first half against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY SportsScott Sewell, Scott Sewell-USA TODAY SportsFeb 24, 2024; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope talks to guard Jaxson Robinson (2) during a break in first-half action against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY SportsScott Sewell, Scott Sewell-USA TODAY SportsFeb 20, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope celebrates the win over the against the Baylor Bears at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsRob Gray, Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsFeb 20, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope glances at the scoreboard during the second half of the game against the Baylor Bears at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsRob Gray, Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsFeb 13, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope slaps hands with students after the win against the Central Florida Knights at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsRob Gray, Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportssFeb 13, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope speaks with guard Trey Stewart (1) while the Central Florida Knights shoot foul shots during the first half at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsRob Gray, Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsBrigham Young head coach Mark Pope yells to players in the first half during an NCAA basketball game between University of Oklahoma (OU) and Brigham Young University (BYU) at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN, NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORKFeb 6, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope watches his team play against the Oklahoma Sooners during the second half at Lloyd Noble Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY SportsAlonzo Adams, Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY SportsFeb 3, 2024; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope celebrates with Brigham Young Cougars forward Fousseyni Traore (45) after defeating the West Virginia Mountaineers at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY SportsBen Queen, Ben Queen-USA TODAY SportsFeb 3, 2024; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope smiles along the sidelines during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY SportsBen Queen, Ben Queen-USA TODAY SportsJan 27, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope and Texas Longhorns head coach Rodney Terry shake hands after a game at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsRob Gray, Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsJan 27, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope reacts after a play during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsRob Gray, Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsJan 27, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope reacts after a call against the Texas Longhorns during the first half at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsRob Gray, Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsJan 23, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope (center) prepares a play against the Houston Cougars during the second half at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsRob Gray, Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsJan 23, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope reacts to a play against the Houston Cougars during the first half at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsRob Gray, Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsBYU's head coach Mark Pope points during the Big 12 basketball game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at United Supermarkets Arena.Annie Rice/Avalanche-Journal, Annie Rice/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORKJan 16, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope calls a play against the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsRob Gray, Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsJan 16, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope looks on against the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsRob Gray, Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsJan 13, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope points to the court during the first period against the UCF Knights at Addition Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY SportsMike Watters, Mike Watters-USA TODAY SportsDec 9, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope encourages the team against the Utah Utes during the second half at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsRob Gray, Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsDec 1, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope looks on in the game against the Fresno State Bulldogs during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsRob Gray, Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsNov 23, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope attempts to break up an altercation between Brigham Young Cougars forward Atiki Ally Atiki (4) and Arizona State Sun Devils forward Akil Watson (23) during the second half at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY SportsStephen R. Sylvanie, Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY SportsOct 18, Kansas City, MO, USA; Brigham Young University head coach Mark Pope laughs during the Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tipoff at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Kylie Graham-USA TODAY SportsKylie Graham, Kylie Graham-USA TODAY SportsOct 18, Kansas City, MO, USA; Brigham Young University head coach Mark Pope speaks on Big 12 Now on ESPN at the Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tipoff at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Kylie Graham-USA TODAY SportsKylie Graham, Kylie Graham-USA TODAY SportsFeb 11, 2023; Spokane, Washington, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope reacts after a play against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the first half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY SportsJames Snook, James Snook-USA TODAY SportsFeb 11, 2023; Spokane, Washington, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope talks with an official during a game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the first half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY SportsJames Snook, James Snook-USA TODAY SportsJan 12, 2023; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope claps for his team against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the first half at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsRob Gray, Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsNov 25, 2022; Paradise Island, BAHAMAS; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope reacts during the first half against the Dayton Flyers at Imperial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY SportsKevin Jairaj, Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY SportsNov 24, 2022; Paradise Island, BAHAMAS; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope reacts during the first half against the Butler Bulldogs at Imperial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY SportsKevin Jairaj, Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY SportsNov 23, 2022; Paradise Island, BAHAMAS; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope reacts during the first half against the USC Trojans at Imperial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY SportsKevin Jairaj, Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY SportsNov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope reacts during the first half against the San Diego State Aztecs at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY SportsOrlando Ramirez, Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY SportsNov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope reacts during the first half against the San Diego State Aztecs at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY SportsOrlando Ramirez, Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY SportsFeb 19, 2022; Moraga, California, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope gestures during the first half against the Saint Mary's Gaels at University Credit Union Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY SportsDarren Yamashita, Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY SportsFeb 5, 2022; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope speaks to his team during a first half time out against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsRob Gray, Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsJan 13, 2022; Spokane, Washington, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope reacts after a play against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the first half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY SportsJames Snook, James Snook-USA TODAY SportsJan 13, 2022; Spokane, Washington, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope reacts after a play against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the first half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY SportsJames Snook, James Snook-USA TODAY SportsJan 13, 2022; Spokane, Washington, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope reacts after a play against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the first half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY SportsJames Snook, James Snook-USA TODAY SportsDec 11, 2021; Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope watches action against the Creighton Bluejays in the second half at Sanford Pentagon. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY SportsSteven Branscombe, Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY SportsNov 27, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope reacts in the second half against the Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY SportsJeffrey Swinger, Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY SportsNov 27, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars guard Te'Jon Lucas (3) and head coach Mark Pope celebrate after their win against the Utah Utes Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY SportsJeffrey Swinger, Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY SportsNov 24, 2021; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope reacts in the second half against the Texas Southern Tigers at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY SportsJeffrey Swinger, Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY SportsNov 24, 2021; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope directs his team in the second half against the Texas Southern Tigers at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY SportsJeffrey Swinger, Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY SportsNov 12, 2021; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope reacts in the second half at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY SportsJeffrey Swinger, Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY SportsMar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope yells to his team during the game against the UCLA Bruins during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY SportsPatrick Gorski, Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY SportsMar 9, 2021; Las Vegas, NV, USA; BYU Cougars head coach Mark Pope wears a face mask against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the first half of the West Coast Conference Tournament championship at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsKirby Lee, Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsMar 8, 2021; Las Vegas, NV, USA; BYU Cougars head coach Mark Pope gestures toward guard Trevin Knell (21) against the Pepperdine Waves in the first half of a West Coast Conference tournament semifinal at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsKirby Lee, Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsFeb 8, 2021; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope walk onto the court to argue a call in the second half against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY SportsJeffrey Swinger, Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY SportsJan 7, 2021; Spokane, Washington, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope huddles with his team during a game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second half of a WCC men’s basketball game at McCarthey Athletic Center. The Bulldogs won 86-69. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY SportsJames Snook, James Snook-USA TODAY SportsJan 7, 2021; Spokane, Washington, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope huddles with his team during a game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the first half of a WCC men’s basketball game at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY SportsJames Snook, James Snook-USA TODAY SportsDec 18, 2020; San Diego, California, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope looks on during the second half against the San Diego State Aztecs at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY SportsOrlando Ramirez, Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY SportsDec 18, 2020; San Diego, California, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope (L) and assistant coach Nick Robinson (R) look on during the first half against the San Diego State Aztecs at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY SportsOrlando Ramirez, Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY SportsFeb 22, 2020; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope directs his team against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY SportsJeffrey Swinger, Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY SportsNov 11, 2016; Spokane, WA, USA; Utah Valley Wolverines head coach Mark Pope reacts after a play against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the first half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY SportsJames Snook, James Snook-USA TODAY SportsFeb 28, 2015; Spokane, WA, USA; Brigham Young Cougars guard Tyler Haws (3) celebrates with Brigham Young Cougars assistant coach Mark Pope (L) after their game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at McCarthey Athletic Center. The Cougars won 73-70. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY SportsJames Snook, James Snook-USA TODAY SportsJan 21, 2012, Malibu, CA, USA; BYU Cougars assistant coach Mark Pope (right) talks with guard Mark Carlino (10) during the game against the Pepperdine Waves at Firestone Fieldhouse. BYU defeated Pepperdine 77-64. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY SportsKirby Lee-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIREMar 21, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope reacts after losing their game against the Duquesne Dukes during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY SportsSteven Branscombe, Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY SportsFeatured Weekly Ad