Report: Mark Pope to be introduced in public ceremony on Sunday at Rupp Arena

Mark Pope made Rupp Arena his home in front of crowds of Kentucky fans back in the 90s. In 2024, he will now appear in front of that same crowd in that same arena as they welcome him in as the new head coach of their program.

AD Mitch Barnhart said on KSR on Friday morning that Pope’s introductory press conference would likely be set for Sunday. KSR’s Matt Jones has since confirmed those details with the presser available to the public at the Wildcats’ home court in Lexington on Sunday at 4:30 p.m..

Mark Pope will be introduced at a Public Press Conference at 4:30 pm on Sunday at Rupp Arena

— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) April 12, 2024

Pope officially became the 23rd head coach of Kentucky on Friday. This comes after a three-year career as a player with the Wildcats from 1993 to 1996, a span in which he won a national title in 1996 as a senior captain on The Untouchables. It also comes after a nine-year coaching career at Utah Valley and BYU.

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