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Rick Pitino says St. John’s ‘accepts’ Kentucky offer for home-and-home

Count Rick Pitino splits his time between St. John’s and Kentucky. New Wildcats head coach Mark Pope brought up the idea during his induction press conference in Lexington on Sunday, and the Red Storm head coach wrote that St. John’s was “acceptable” to the offer. “[St.John’s men’s basketball] You will be accepted in the UK […]

Kentucky nearing deal with Mark Pope to replace John Calipari, per reports

Kentucky was searching for a men’s basketball head coach, and the school reportedly moved to Utah State. Provo to be exact. But it is a journey that involves returning home. Kentucky is nearing an agreement with Mark Pope to be its next men’s basketball coach, according to multiple reports. Pope replaces John Calipari, who announced […]

Kentucky nearing deal to land BYU’s Mark Pope as next coach

Kentucky needs to hire a new basketball coach for the first time since 2009, and now a member of the 1996 national championship team has emerged as the top candidate to take over. The Wildcats are “targeting” BYU coach Mark Pope as their next head coach, and a deal is expected to be finalized soon. […]

Kentucky has ‘0 percent chance’ of luring Dan Hurley from UConn

Kentucky’s hopes of luring national championship-winning coach Dan Hurley from the university appear to be all but over. CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander reports. “The chance was 0%.” Harley will be leaving for Kentucky, Posted by Matt Jones of KSR A college coach turned down a “big offer.” In the midst of all this, Hurley himself […]

Baylor’s Scott Drew shuns Kentucky after John Calipari’s exit

Here are two things Kentucky fans aren’t used to hearing. For one, their coach is leaving the blue-blooded school for SEC rival Arkansas. And two, Baylor University’s head coach would rather stay put than head to Lexington. In the second major exodus from the Wildcats, Baylor coach Scott Drew has stepped aside to become Kentucky’s […]

Scott Drew had perfect response to Kentucky rumors involving private planes

Kentucky is looking for a new men’s basketball coach following John Calipari’s shocking departure to Arkansas, and the Wildcats appear to be the first choice. Baylor’s Scott Drew was Kentucky’s top choice and they made him an offer. According to reports. Now, the question is whether he will accept it or not. One of the […]

Counteroffer claim adds twist to John Calipari’s shocking Kentucky exit

John Calipari’s lawyer has the receipts. Calipari’s attorney, Tom Mars, shoot down A report from a former Kentucky coach and Arkanassas’ new coach had I asked the school for matching. Arkansas’ proposal was reported, only to be told not to do so. He even attached a text message purportedly from someone in the athletic department. […]