Mark Pope, the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, has finally broken his silence on John Calipari’s recent comments about the team. For those who may have missed it, Calipari, the current head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks, expressed his desire to face the Wildcats in the NCAA Tournament, saying “I want to play Kentucky. I want to beat Kentucky.”
While some might have expected Pope to fire back with a fiery response, he instead chose to take the high road. In a recent TV interview, Pope expressed his gratitude towards Calipari, saying “So appreciative of everything that John Calipari did. John revolutionized a lot of things in the way…”
Pope’s comments are a testament to the respect and admiration he has for his predecessor. Despite Calipari’s bold remarks, Pope chose not to engage in a war of words, instead focusing on the positive impact Calipari had on the program.
It’s worth noting that Pope has been busy building his own team and establishing his unique coaching style. With a focus on veteran players and a more methodical approach, Pope is looking to put his own stamp on the Wildcats program.
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