Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope talks to the media on Sunday, March 16, 2025, after the Wildcats were selected as the No. 3 seed in the Midwest Regional of the NCAA Tournament. UK opens play Friday in Milwaukee.
Pope shared his thoughts on the Wildcats’ NCAA Tournament draw, saying, “We’re excited about the opportunity to play in the tournament. We know it’s going to be a tough road, but we’re looking forward to the challenge.”
The Wildcats will face off against the winner of the play-in game between Howard and Illinois in their first game on Friday.
When asked about the team’s preparation for the tournament, Pope said, “We’ve been working hard in practice to fine-tune our skills and prepare for the tournament. We’re feeling confident and ready to go.”
The Wildcats’ NCAA Tournament appearance marks their 60th overall and 12th under Pope’s leadership.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Kentucky Wildcats’ NCAA Tournament journey
