Busy Days For UK Men’s And Women’s Basketball. View All The Latest Comings And Goings.

Mark Pope's first day as the University of Kentucky's new men's basketball coach was a busy one, with a flurry of activities from morning to night. Sunday saw him being introduced to the media and fans, and Monday was just as packed with transactions for the new women's basketball coach, Kenny Brooks. In the past 48 hours, there have been a lot of comings and goings for both teams, making it difficult to keep track of everything.

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Pope's first day on the job was filled with meetings and introductions, as he got to know his new team and staff. He also spent time reviewing the program's roster and schedule, and began outlining his vision for the team's future. Meanwhile, Brooks was busy making his own introductions, meeting with his new players and staff and starting to put together his coaching staff.

The past 48 hours have been a whirlwind of activity for both teams, with several players transferring in or out, and new recruits joining the roster.

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Billy Donovan is finally available - 9 long days after the Mark Pope hire - On3

Donovan was Mitch Barnhart's golden goose after Tubby Smith's departure and before John Calipari's arrival. Would he go back for a third time, hoping to reel in the guy who led the Florida Gators to back-to-back national championships in 2006 and 2007?

So what would have happened if Barnhart had gone with a full-court pursuit of Donovan? Well, he wouldn't have been available until today — nine days after the deal with Pope was finalized.

You see, the Bulls obliterated the Atlanta Hawks in their first play-in game on Wednesday, leading to another win-or-go-home scenario Friday against Miami. And with Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier both out due to injury for the Heat, the NBA world had its eye on a potential upset, one that would push Chicago into that 1-8 first-round battle against Boston. Even with a sweep, Donovan's season would not have wrapped up until April 30, the day before the portal closed.

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Mark Pope is the new men's basketball coach at the University of Kentucky, where he has been busy since his hiring on Sunday. Pope, a former college basketball player and coach, was introduced to the media and fans on his first day on the job. In addition to meeting with his new team and staff, Pope spent time reviewing the program's roster and schedule, and began outlining his vision for the team's future.

Prior to his arrival at Kentucky, Pope served as the head coach at Baylor University, where he led the Bears to two NCAA Tournament appearances. Before his time at Baylor, Pope was an assistant coach at Kentucky under former head coach John Calipari. During his time on Calipari's staff, the Wildcats won a national championship in 2012.

Pope is known for his strong recruiting skills and ability to develop players, which has earned him a reputation as one of the top coaches in the country. His experience and knowledge of the program will be invaluable as he works to build a successful team at Kentucky.