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Former Kentucky Wildcat Mark Pope made headlines out west yesterday when he was named as the new head coach of the BYU Cougars basketball program.
Pope, who played two years at Kentucky after transferring from the University of Washington, was a member of the 1996 National Championship squad before spending several years in the NBA.
Most recently, he was the coach at Utah Valley University, where in the last two seasons, he compiled a record of 48-21 and 77-56 over his four years there.
It’s a nice step up the ranks for Pope, who was formerly an assistant at BYU (2011-2015) under Dave Rose, who retired this year.
BYU is coming off of a 19-13 season, where they finished second in the West Coast Conference only to Gonzaga.
Best of luck from the BBN and don’t be surprised if Kentucky schedules a game against BYU in the near future.
Tweets of the Day
Keldon Johnson has submitted his name for the 2019 NBA Draft. Under new NCAA rules, he can sign with a certified agent, receive feedback and still have the ability to return to school if he chooses. He has until May 29 to make a final decision.
— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) April 10, 2019
✍ https://t.co/7lCqBlaHmG pic.twitter.com/WDe6A8Ckrb
Keldon leaving the door a little bit open.
.@JonnyDavid never took for granted what it meant to put on that Kentucky jersey every day. It’s going to be hard to imagine not seeing him in the locker room after four years in this program. What a great teammate.
— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) April 10, 2019
Thank you, @JonnyDavid! #DreamBIG pic.twitter.com/vTJA2IJ3Y1
Jonny David... nothing but a class act.
Quickies
Herro, Johnson hold keys to Kentucky’s team next season - Herald Leader
If Herro and Johnson were to both return... oh boy.
Will a former UK player ever be coach? - Herald Leader
Eight former Wildcats now hold D1 jobs.
Josh Allen among 23 invited to NFL Draft - Cats Pause
Allen is headed to Nashville, where he will likely hear his name within the first five picks.
Kentucky #4 in new Top 25 and 1 - CBS
What’s another incredibly premature preseason poll?
Kentucky a 2 seed in opening bracketology - Cats Pause
Because... why not?
UK pitcher Zack Thompson named to midseason watchlist - KSR
Thompson is in the running for the Golden Spikes award.
Louisville receives verbal notice of inquiry from NCAA - Bleacher Report
The NCAA’s official investigation is now beginning regarding the FBI scandal.
Anthony Davis doesn’t regret trade demand, but still in limbo - ESPN
Davis could still be in New Orleans next season despite the request.
DeMarcus Cousins talks about playing for Warriors - Yahoo
Cousins talks about the difference in playing for Golden State.
Steve Alford headed to Nevada - Sports Illustrated
Alford lands a new gig after being let go by UCLA.
Magic Johnson’s exit the best for both sides? - Bleacher Report
Could Magic stepping down be best for both him and the Lakers?
USMNT draws tough Gold Cup Group - Yahoo
The group includes Trinidad and Tobago, which defeated the U.S. in 2017.
Masters tee times, pairings set - CBS
This is one of the more loaded Masters fields in recent memory.