Q&A: Mark Pope after Kentucky’s 105-76 win over Georgia State…
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Mark Pope: Thanks! It was a solid team effort. We came out strong, which was important. We’ve been emphasizing getting off to fast starts and staying locked in throughout the game. Georgia State is a tough opponent, but I’m really proud of how we moved the ball and executed on offense. We were disciplined defensively for the most part, but there are still areas we need to clean up.
Q: The offense looked fluid, scoring 105 points tonight. What was key to being so efficient?
Mark Pope: I think we did a great job of sharing the ball and finding the open man. Our ball movement was exceptional, and we were able to get a lot of easy looks. We also pushed the pace really well in transition. When we do that, it opens up a lot of opportunities for everyone. But I think what really stood out was our guys trusting the system and each other.
Q: You had several players contribute in a big way tonight. How important is that balance for this team?
Mark Pope: It’s huge. This team is built on depth. We don’t want to rely on just one or two players. Having multiple guys step up and be threats on offense takes so much pressure off everyone. It’s nice to see different players finding their rhythm and contributing in different ways, whether it’s scoring, rebounding, or playmaking. It’s what we need to keep moving forward.
Q: Defensively, there were moments when Georgia State was able to get back into the game. What needs to improve there?
Mark Pope: We’re definitely not where we want to be defensively yet. We need to do a better job of staying disciplined in our rotations, especially on the perimeter. They hit a few big shots that we could have contested better. I think it’s just a matter of staying focused for 40 minutes and continuing to improve on that side of the ball.
Q: Looking ahead, what’s the focus in practice this week?
Mark Pope: We’ll keep working on our defensive fundamentals. We’ve got to make sure we don’t get complacent and continue pushing ourselves in all areas. Offensively, I want to see us keep improving in our decision-making and maintaining that unselfish mindset. We’ve got a big challenge ahead, and we’re going to stay focused and hungry.
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