Rick Pitino, Kentucky and Mark Pope
Rick Pitino makes surprise visit to Kentucky, says ‘I’m so happy to be back’ to support Mark Pope
Rick Pitino was wildly cheered in a surprise return to Rupp Arena, with the Hall of Fame coach saying “I am so happy to be back” in a show of support for first-year Kentucky coach and former captain Mark Pope on Friday night at the Big Blue Madness public practice.
Rick Pitino to Mark Pope’s team: “There are very few places in all of basketball like Kentucky”
The Rick Pitino/Kentucky reunion continues. After making a surprise appearance with his former players last night at Big Blue Madness — Mark Pope’s first as the Cats’ head coach — Pitino stopped by the Joe Craft Center this morning to meet Pope’s team.
Rick Pitino returns to Rupp Arena for Big Blue Madness. ‘I am so happy to be back.’
Rick Pitino was back in Rupp Arena and wearing blue and white to support new UK basketball coach Mark Pope at his first Big Blue Madness on Friday.
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Pitino makes emotional return to Kentucky, endorses Pope
Rick Pitino receives a rapturous reception in Kentucky before thanking the fans and giving a passionate endorsement of coach Mark Pope.
Rick Pitino visits Kentucky and says ‘I’m so happy to be back’ to support Mark Pope
Rick Pitino was wildly cheered in a surprise return to Rupp Arena, with the Hall of Fame coach saying “I am so happy to be back” in a show of support for first-year Kentucky coach and former captain Mark Pope on Friday night at the Big Blue Madness public practice.
Rick Pitino, the legend returning to Kentucky to support Mark Pope
The coach received a standing ovation after turning out to show his unwavering support for Kentucky's new coach. Rick Pitino was wildly cheered in a surprise return to Rupp Arena, with the Hall of Fame coach saying "I am so happy to be back" in a show of support for first-year Kentucky coach and former captain Mark Pope on Friday night at the Big Blue Madness public practice.
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