Imagine being handed a job you never even chased — and the moment your name went public, the pressure was on.
But this wasn’t just any opportunity…
This was Kentucky.
The same place where you left it all on the court nearly three decades ago.
Then during the interview, you’re hit with this:
“You’ve got seven days to uproot your family, move over 1,600 miles, and hit the ground running.”
Oh, and one more thing…
You’ll need to build a brand-new team — fast.
One expected to go head-to-head with the nation’s top programs from day one.
You say yes.
You relocate your family.
You throw yourself into the grind — from schemes and scouting to press conferences and recruiting — all while showing up as a father, husband, and leader.
You go all in.
You lean on your instincts.
You assemble a squad. You build trust. You coach them up.
And against all odds, in your very first season…
That group punches its ticket to the Sweet Sixteen.
Coach Pope —
You didn’t just return to your roots.
You didn’t just accept a challenge.
You set the tone.
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