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What do analytics have to say about Kentucky after the win over Duke?
Right before the 2024-25 college basketball season started, the analytics websites didn't seem to have a ton of confidence in Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats. This was a bit of a surprise, knowing how good of an X's and O's coach the Wildcats have.
Oweh’s big plays give Mark Pope his first big win for No. 19 Kentucky, beating No. 6 Duke 77-72
Otega Oweh knocked down four free throws in the final 10.3 seconds and No. 19 Kentucky claimed the first big win of Mark Pope’s coaching tenure, knocking off No. 6 Duke 77-72 at the Champions Classic in Atlanta.
Seven things you need to know from Kentucky basketball’s epic 77-72 win over Duke
The Wildcats were averaging 101.5 points a game going into the Champions Classic. With 53 assists on 77 made field goals in wins over Wright State and Bucknell, Kentucky entered Duke game with more dimes than any team in men’s NCAA college hoops.
Mark Pope liked Kentucky's improvements defensively against No. 6 Duke
Kentucky pulled off a big statement win on Tuesday against No. 6 Duke in the Champions Classic, but it did not come easy. With the Wildcats down nine at halftim
Cal who? Mark Pope won over Kentucky fans with win against Duke
It didn't take long for new University of Kentucky head coach Mark Pope to endear himself to Big Blue Nation. When you respect your players and the game itself, you're bound to win over the admiration of the fans,
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Kentucky vs Duke: College basketball history, NBA success, more to know ahead of meeting
Duke has five national titles, which is tied with Indiana for fifth most. North Carolina and UConn are tied for third, with six national championships apiece. Kentucky and Duke boast the same ...
Duke basketball vs Kentucky final score: Highlights from Blue Devils' loss to Wildcats
It's Duke basketball vs. Kentucky in a top-25 showdown at the Champions Classic. Follow along for live updates and highlights ...
Kentucky rallies past Duke despite Cooper Flagg’s 26 points: How Mark Pope’s Wildcats did it
ATLANTA — Kentucky has a coach with a clipboard who knows how to use it. New Wildcats head man Mark Pope made all the right ...
No. 6 Duke deals with more cramping issues in loss to No. 19 Kentucky
Duke’s young players are still having issues with cramping. While Cooper Flagg made it to the end of the game against ...
Former Kentucky coach Rick Pitino had a message for Mark Pope after the win over Duke
Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats made the trip to Atlanta, or as it is better known in Lexington, 'Catlanta,' to take on ...
Thriller in Atlanta: 4 takeaways from Duke basketball’s nail-biting loss to Kentucky
In the teams’ first big test of the season, ACC favorite and No. 6 Duke fell to No. 19 Kentucky at the Champions Classic in ...
Cooper Flagg's costly last-minute turnovers spoil his big night, doom Duke against Kentucky
Everything was set up for Flagg to deliver a signature moment on the Champions Classic stage, but the Duke freshman was ...
What the Champions Classic film says about Kentucky, Duke, Kansas and Michigan State
Kentucky's ceiling rests on the shoulders of Amari Williams. Duke is talented, but needs more creativity. And Michigan State ...
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Five instant reactions from the Duke basketball victory over Wofford
The avalanche helped create a 51-14 lead at the halfway point, and thanks to the Terriers only making five of their 33 ...