Pope giving me goosebumps like he just did is the reason why I love this program and this school. This is a coach. Gritty down to the point coaching. Getting in there taking bodies like that. Whaaaaat. Let’s go
Oh my goodness...he was on the floor demonstrating what he wants and talking them up every chance he got. I just love his approach. Can not wait to see how this all gels. GO CATS!!!!
He 6-10, played center on the 96 NCAA Championship team who many feel was the greatest college team ever, and played 6 or 7 years in the NBA. He done and seen it all. His college coach was Rick Pitino and Mark Pope Gets It. Who in their right mind would not want to play for him.
This is how Rick coached his players and Coach Popes approach is not much different, but more enthusiastic and positive. This team is going to be good.
Holy crap teaching Defense first practice. Love it! Not the same ole in January hearing the coach say "We have not started learning Defense yet" KILLED ME. Go Cats!
Coach how was first practice? “I don’t know, I haven’t even seen them yet but that’s something that, later on maybe we’ll have to look at…you people…you know, I…” (rambles on into irrelevant story)
It's funny you say that. People outside of BBN think we just got fed up with losing in the first round and the constant roster turnover. No. It's stuff like this that drove us crazy. This past season we got "We might start practicing some zone defense..." .... THIS WAS A WEEK BEFORE THE SEC TOURNAMENT!!!
Watching this makes me sad remembering his years at byu even though I love where the program is at with KY. Pope was a great coach and will be great at Kentucky
If you'd ever been to a Coach Cal practice you'd understand that's not how he conducted them whatsoever. I'm not defending his in-game coaching but I will defend his ability to teach. Practice was always positive.
I hope for a 4 Years & Done program with respectable tournament results. Players only drafted when they are seniors. Every time I see those wall pads I want to run in to them. I can't explain it.
Oh my god Kentucky fans looks at this legendary coaching going on. He knows so much more than Calipari. Yall better hope hes that great coach with plays because he will be coaching way less talent. Little blue nation will love this coach for about 2 years then they will run their own kind out of town. What you expect from a 5th option at coaching. Mighty Kentucky has to settle for Coach Pope. Coaches and players dont want to coach or play for delusional spoiled fans that will turn on you in a heartbeat.
Just to remind the Kentucky fans that are praising him right now are also the same Kentucky fans that didn't like the idea of him being their new head coach.
Dont be bitter, it was called a honeymoon. Get over it. We have. Can't you tell? Haha. Those sour grapes taste good? Now...to clear the karma air.....peace to you.
Kentucky fans are gonna love it when Coach Poop can't get you out of the 1st round of the Tourney. He's got a track record of doing that so....good luck haha
Hope you have a blessed day, and BYU has lots of success this coming year, including in the tournament. Would be something if we (Kentucky) were to meet up with BYU in the big dance. Go CATS!!! BBN
Refreshing to see a coach on the court playing, demonstrating, encouraging, energetic, and praising good teamwork. Mark reminds me of Rick but thats not a surprise, i am sure Rick is watching this and beaming with a big smile. The players are totally dedicated to Mark, they know he has done all a great player can do and more. Go Cats!
Wow teaching defense first practice what a novel idea and not waiting until the season is half over and having nothing but excuses for why they have no idea what to do on defense
Don't do Coach Cal like that. He gave us a lot of memories, but it was time to move on. Best of luck to him, but it's so exciting to start this new chapter of Kentucky basketball!
bbn to b honest is like a girl lost her man talkin good and enjoying him till shit get bad acting like he wasnt good to u b4 (2012 national champion) yall a bunch of crying female catz that is mad bout ur boyfriend gettin took by da razorback red and the fans and facility is betta than yall spoiled lil girl fan base
It’s their first couple practices so ofc Pope has to be very guiding at first. They’re all learning a brand new system. Once they get the basics down I’m sure Pope will be less hand-on with his approach.
Pope giving me goosebumps like he just did is the reason why I love this program and this school. This is a coach. Gritty down to the point coaching. Getting in there taking bodies like that. Whaaaaat. Let’s go
Breath of fresh air.
Go Cats!
Took the words right out of my mouth!! I love Cal, but we needed something new.
Oh my goodness...he was on the floor demonstrating what he wants and talking them up every chance he got. I just love his approach. Can not wait to see how this all gels. GO CATS!!!!
He 6-10, played center on the 96 NCAA Championship team who many feel was the greatest college team ever, and played 6 or 7 years in the NBA. He done and seen it all. His college coach was Rick Pitino and Mark Pope Gets It. Who in their right mind would not want to play for him.
I want more of this content! Thank you! Love Pope. This team will be good!
This team will be better than expected
We finally have a coach that gets every aspect. It’s going to be fun watching this team grow.
I'm all in with this coach, this staff and this team!
love how he's in there with them to improve on the mistakes awesome go cats
This is how Rick coached his players and Coach Popes approach is not much different, but more enthusiastic and positive. This team is going to be good.
Wow. How refreshing!!!
It's going to be fun to watch Kentucky basketball again.
Holy crap teaching Defense first practice. Love it! Not the same ole in January hearing the coach say "We have not started learning Defense yet" KILLED ME. Go Cats!
Coach how was first practice? “I don’t know, I haven’t even seen them yet but that’s something that, later on maybe we’ll have to look at…you people…you know, I…” (rambles on into irrelevant story)
“We’re just gonna be who we are. I like my team. They’re not machines, they’re not robots. Built for March. Youngest team in the country.”
@@Fool3SufferingFools “We got a great group of kids coming in next year”
It's funny you say that. People outside of BBN think we just got fed up with losing in the first round and the constant roster turnover. No. It's stuff like this that drove us crazy. This past season we got "We might start practicing some zone defense..." .... THIS WAS A WEEK BEFORE THE SEC TOURNAMENT!!!
@@CptCrash21 we went bowling!
I love how coach Pope is hands on and actually teaching. I'm sure there is Coach Pitino influences in his philosophy.
We have a coach❤ I’m so excited about what this team can do.❤
I love his enthusiasm and fire he is truly Kentucky and hopefully he will bring Kentucky Basketball back to where it belongs
Watching this makes me sad remembering his years at byu even though I love where the program is at with KY. Pope was a great coach and will be great at Kentucky
I feel the same. KY is much more serious, but I hope he can loosen up a little and stay involved in practices
Wow actual coaching...and he actually said defense...man I cannot wait. This team will surprise this season...
The Duke game early on will tell how these guys will fair. I hope they fair well....
love this guy what a boss
Damn this is so awesome
2:01 THIS is coaching!
An intelligent UK coach that isn't constantly down putting and yelling finally
If you'd ever been to a Coach Cal practice you'd understand that's not how he conducted them whatsoever. I'm not defending his in-game coaching but I will defend his ability to teach. Practice was always positive.
Big Blue Madness tickets are going to be in high demand again...
They are looking sharp, Coach Pope is looking energized. I love it!
LOVE IT 😍 😍😍⛹🏻♂️🏀 work hard and together and unselfish don’t get caught watching the paint dry keep it moving .
Defense already? WTAF?!!?
This was the man for the job period it may not come immediately but we have the right coach ❤
God, how I wish that the season were starting NOW, instead of 4 months hence!
THIS is coaching! Teaching Defense this early? Working one on one with bigs? Teaching little things about the Fundamentals of the game? Whaaat?
I hope for a 4 Years & Done program with respectable tournament results.
Players only drafted when they are seniors.
Every time I see those wall pads I want to run in to them. I can't explain it.
Need a coupe a freshman ready to contribute every year
I'm a die hard byu fan but you can't not root for this guy
CATS CATS CATS
Hope this team ends up being special. Go BBN
Converse denim on the FEET!
Rockn it old school. Go ChuckyTaylor.
Go Cayuts!
Why is he not yelling GOOOOOO!!!
Lmao
Wait, we aren't just rolling the ball out, and having guys fall back on their AAU coaching?
give him a season or two we'll be at the final four winning! Thats the way to coach, none of this arrogant a$$ hole stuff
Let’s go BYU
Oh my god Kentucky fans looks at this legendary coaching going on. He knows so much more than Calipari. Yall better hope hes that great coach with plays because he will be coaching way less talent. Little blue nation will love this coach for about 2 years then they will run their own kind out of town. What you expect from a 5th option at coaching. Mighty Kentucky has to settle for Coach Pope. Coaches and players dont want to coach or play for delusional spoiled fans that will turn on you in a heartbeat.
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Just to remind the Kentucky fans that are praising him right now are also the same Kentucky fans that didn't like the idea of him being their new head coach.
Dont be bitter, it was called a honeymoon.
Get over it.
We have. Can't you tell? Haha. Those sour grapes taste good?
Now...to clear the karma air.....peace to you.
How do you know?
Kentucky fans are gonna love it when Coach Poop can't get you out of the 1st round of the Tourney. He's got a track record of doing that so....good luck haha
Hope you have a blessed day, and BYU has lots of success this coming year, including in the tournament. Would be something if we (Kentucky) were to meet up with BYU in the big dance. Go CATS!!! BBN
@@giantslayer473hey you too:)
man i haven’t been this excited for uk basketball in years. we need more of these mic’d up practices
I was thinking the same thing!
This team is going to be fun to watch this season ❤❤
Refreshing to see a coach on the court playing, demonstrating, encouraging, energetic, and praising good teamwork. Mark reminds me of Rick but thats not a surprise, i am sure Rick is watching this and beaming with a big smile. The players are totally dedicated to Mark, they know he has done all a great player can do and more. Go Cats!
#BBN WE ARE HERE 💯☝️, Mark POPE, IS UK IN THE HOUSE---> LET'S GO #BBN💙💙💙💪💯☝️
Can’t wait for the season to start again ❤
I love how positive he is as a coach. I can see how he keeps the energy up and pushes the players, but without all the negativity.
Wow teaching defense first practice what a novel idea and not waiting until the season is half over and having nothing but excuses for why they have no idea what to do on defense
This is so radically different than Cal.
Let's go. Excited for the season to start for the first time in years. BBN
Love this
A Coach Coaching…. What a philosophy.👍😲😲😲😲😲😋❤️
What a hands on coach. Go Big Blue 💯
We should have hired him 3 years ago. I love this team as well
Weird hearing this instead of just…. RUN!!!!!
So glad that Calipari is gone. Arkansas, thank you for taking our trash!
Don't do Coach Cal like that. He gave us a lot of memories, but it was time to move on. Best of luck to him, but it's so exciting to start this new chapter of Kentucky basketball!
bbn to b honest is like a girl lost her man talkin good and enjoying him till shit get bad acting like he wasnt good to u b4 (2012 national champion) yall a bunch of crying female catz that is mad bout ur boyfriend gettin took by da razorback red and the fans and facility is betta than yall spoiled lil girl fan base
Who is No# 13 @1:31 in the video ? Walk on ?
Yeah that’s Grant Darbyshire. He was on the team last year
He's from last year team a walk on.
Walker Horn (#21) is also a returning walk on. Honestly would like to hear their thoughts on everything since they're the only returning players.
Is he coaching 6th graders or future nba players?
This has amateur coach written all over it
It’s their first couple practices so ofc Pope has to be very guiding at first. They’re all learning a brand new system. Once they get the basics down I’m sure Pope will be less hand-on with his approach.
I'm so excited there's no word's other than GO BIG BLUE!!!!
🔵⚪️🏀☝️😼