Mark Pope expressed his initial apprehension about taking on the head coaching job at Kentucky, acknowledging the challenges of following a legendary coach like John Calipari.
Pope noted the daunting expectations at Kentucky, saying, 'If you don't hang a banner, then you haven't had a successful season. And I love that.'
Despite facing skepticism from fans, Mark Pope is working to build his team authentically, turning early doubts into excitement as he embraces the challenge.
On arriving for his introductory news conference, Pope recognized the high stakes at Kentucky, emphasizing that 'the expectations... are higher than anywhere else.'
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