“He’s got great energy, great passion” – College hoops insider backs Kentucky HC Mark Pope to succeed in “crazy” SEC
Mark Pope is preparing hard for his first season as the Kentucky Wildcats’ coach. There is a huge expectation on the former Wildcat to replicate the success from his time in Lexington, specifically, when he captained the team to the 1996 NCAA Championship.
While there might be a few doubters, college basketball analyst Seth Greenberg gave Mark Pope his stamp of approval. In an interview with Kentucky Sports Radio, Greenberg said:
“I think they ended up with a guy who I think is a perfect fit. I like Mark. He’s got great energy, great passion for the university. He understands what Kentucky is. … He’s a really good offensive basketball coach — very, very creative.”
Seth Greenberg also shared his take on the roster and what to expect in the upcoming season.
“He recruited players that fit his system, which is the key to coaching a system. But this league is crazy,” the analyst said. “You could go 12-8 (in the SEC) and have a really good team. 12-8 with this fanbase, with this expectation? He’s gonna have to have some thick skin. It’s just the way it is. I think he’s got the personality to handle it, but it’s a different job.
