Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington and Kentucky coach Mark Pope, who will meet up on Saturday, have defied the perceived challenges of inheriting a college basketball program in year one. Pope's ...

Vanderbilt is off to its best start in a decade and a half, sitting at 15-4 on the year with a statement win over No. 6 Tennessee this past weekend in Mark Byington‘s first season in Nashville. That came following what was essentially a total roster rebuild,

Kentucky point guard Lamont Butler dribbled stealthily along the baseline before turning on a dime back toward the basket, attempting to muster a decent look late in the shot clock. With the No. 9 Wildcats nursing a four-point lead at Vanderbilt and under eight minutes remaining,

Another competitive SEC men’s basketball contest is expected for Saturday afternoon in Nashville, when head coach Mark Pope and No. 9-ranked Kentucky (14-4 overall and 3-2 in SEC play) face Mark Byington’s Vanderbilt Commodores (15-4, 3-3) at Memorial Gym.

Tennessee basketball and Vanderbilt play Saturday in Nashville for the first meeting since Mark Byington was hired as the Commodores coach.

On a two-game losing streak, Kentucky faces a road trip to Tennessee and then John Calipari’s return to Rupp Arena.

As No. 9 Kentucky prepares to take on Vanderbilt at Memorial Gymnasium this Saturday, Mark Pope is gearing up for his first visit back to the iconic venue since his days as a Wildcat.

Where fans can watch, listen to or follow the SEC contest between Mark Pope’s Wildcats and Mark Byington’s Commodores.

Even Kentucky's Mark Pope, who has his team ranked in year one on the job, could have a chance. Byington will get more benefit of the doubt from voters as a result of Vanderbilt's unamusing past ...

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Health is one issue beyond Pope’s control. Starting forward Andrew Carr missed Saturday’s contest. Starting point guard Lamont Butler is playing through bumps and bruises. And a foot injury has kept veteran backup point guard Kerr Kriisa sidelined since Dec. 7.

Saturday played out Vandy’s way. The Commodores forced 17 Kentucky turnovers while committing just five of their own. New coach Mark Byington’s team leads the nation in points off turnovers and, sure enough, Vandy doubled Kentucky in that department 14-7.