Mark Pope's first season guiding Kentucky, his alma mater, always will be viewed through the prism of how the Wildcats fare in the NCAA Tournament.

After hiring Mark Pope to lead Kentucky basketball, BYU sent UK an invoice for $6 million for his buyout. His current ...

After hiring Mark Pope to lead Kentucky basketball last April, UK received an invoice from his former employer, Brigham Young University, for $6 million regarding his buyout, according to records ...