In a moment that’s making waves throughout Big Blue Nation, former Kentucky Wildcat standout Darius Miller didn’t hold back when asked about new Kentucky Head Coach Mark Pope — and his words might just echo what the entire fanbase is starting to feel.
“I love Coach Pope, I do. I love his approach to the game,” Miller said. “I think he’s a genius when it comes to basketball.”
That one quote from the former NBA forward and NCAA champion has sent shockwaves through the BBN community. Coming from someone who knows what winning at Kentucky looks like — and who’s lived the pressure, the pride, and the legacy — this wasn’t just a throwaway compliment. It was a stamp of belief.
Miller’s praise speaks volumes about how quickly Pope has earned respect, not just from current players and recruits, but from legends of the program who understand the weight of the job. It’s also a powerful sign that Kentucky basketball isn’t just in steady hands — it might be entering a new golden era under a coach who breathes X’s and O’s and bleeds Wildcat blue.
With former players now vocally backing him, recruits lining up, and practices buzzing with energy, the excitement around Lexington is very real. And if you needed any more proof that Coach Pope is the right man for the job, just listen to the ones who wore the jersey before him.
Darius Miller said it best — “He’s a genius.”
And BBN is starting to believe it, too.
