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Pope Faces Pitino in Reunion Game | College Basketball News
Mark Pope’s second season at Kentucky ended with a 22-14 record and a second-round NCAA Tournament exit, but the real drama unfolded before conference play began — a fiery showdown against St. John’s in Atlanta, where Pope faced his former mentor, Rick Pitino. Pitino, who once coached Kentucky to a 1996 national title with Pope on the roster, returned to Rupp Arena for the first time since 2015, sparking nostalgia and respect. Pope praised Pitino’s legacy and current success at St. John’s — two Big East titles and a Sweet Sixteen — calling him energized and impactful. Pope also hinted at…
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