5 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.

4 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.

4 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.

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...

6 days ago · 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 ...

4 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 ...

5 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 ...

Nov 5, 2024 · Mark Pope praises Vanderbilt's 'really impressive' buy-in, historic start under Mark Byington. 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...

Apr 18, 2024 · Vanderbilt's Mark Byington won an NCAA Tournament game at James Madison. Kentucky's Mark Pope went 0-2 in March Madness with BYU. Arkansas men's basketball hired a basketball coach with a...