6 days ago · 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.

5 days ago · It’s no surprise that Kentucky coach Mark Pope appreciates what Vanderbilt first-year coach Mark Byington has with basically a new roster featuring 11 transfers that includes four graduate transfers and five other upperclassmen. It’s similar to the rebuild Pope has had to do at Kentucky and this afternoon the two teams play in Nashville.

Oct 17, 2024 · I think he’s going to be right there,” said Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington. Pope did put together a special group. He has key defenders who were among the best in their respective...

5 days ago · The Commodores, helmed by first-year coach Mark Byington, have defeated two top-10 teams in a season for the first time since 2006-07 after also beating No. 6 Tennessee at home last week.

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.

5 days ago · The Kentucky Wildcats and Mark Pope lose 74-69 vs. Mark Byington and the Vanderbilt Commodores in SEC men’s college basketball in Nashville. 5 things you need to know from UK’s 74-69 loss at ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Byington produced a 131-97 record in seven seasons in Statesboro, including four 20-plus win seasons before Byington took over at James Madison in 2020. ... New Kentucky coach Mark Pope has the ...

6 days ago · Vanderbilt will roll out a roster made up almost entirely of transfers. Although not to the same level Mark Pope had to deal with in Lexington, Byington built his team from practically nothing. He did an excellent job by bringing in Jason Edwards (North Texas) and AJ Hoggard (Michigan State) to man the backcourt. 6-foot-7 center Devin McGLockton (Boston College) is a load inside while Tyler ...

6 days ago · Saturday’s opponent, Vanderbilt, has looked like a totally different team under new head coach Mark Byington, who has established a fast-paced style that looks more like UK, Bama and Florida ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Kentucky plays Vanderbilt in Nashville on Saturday, Mark Pope’s first trip back to Memorial Gym since his playing days as a Wildcat. Pope being Pope, he’s making sure his team is as prepared as possible for the venue’s unique setup. ... Mark Byington is in his first season as the Commodores’ head coach after taking over for Jerry ...