Under Mark Pope, Kentucky basketball: news from the transfer site, the 2024 roster, goals, prospects, and UK expert analysis

With years of experience covering the Wildcats, CatsPause provides up-to-date information on the Kentucky basketball team’s roster under new head coach Mark Pope.

The esteemed Kentucky Wildcats basketball program has not advanced past the second weekend of the NCAA

Tournament since 2019. This significant drought played a pivotal role in John Calipari’s decision to step down, citing

the need for “another voice.” Consequently, former BYU head coach Mark Pope, who led the Cougars to March

Madness in their inaugural year in the Big 12 last season, has assumed the helm at his alma mater. However, Pope

faces formidable challenges in navigating a revamped SEC, which now includes powerhouse teams Oklahoma and

Texas. Additionally, he must contend with the task of rebuilding the Kentucky basketball roster, as none of Coach Cal’s former players will be returning for the 2024-25 season.

Traditionally, this situation would present a daunting obstacle. Yet, the college basketball transfer portal has provided a degree of relief. Pope has been proactive in leveraging this resource, securing the commitments of eight 4-

star transfers, the most in college basketball according to 247Sports. As the 2024-25 college basketball transfer portal continues to evolve, the question remains: who will join Pope and UK in the Kentucky basketball lineup?

For passionate Wildcats fans and those seeking the latest roster updates and transfer portal news, CatsPause—the 247Sports affiliate covering Kentucky—is the go-to source. The team of insiders at CatsPause.com delivers real-time

insights into the Kentucky basketball coaching transition and roster adjustments. With over two decades of experience, CatsPause has cultivated a strong reputation and boasts extensive connections within and around the Kentucky athletic department.

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