Kentucky basketball retreats to Eastern Kentucky for team bonding activities
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 10:15 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Kentucky basketball participated in an annual retreat in Eastern Kentucky on August 7, 2026. The team began their day by helping to build a gazebo for the ARH Cancer Center in Hazard, fostering community engagement. Following the construction, the Wildcats enjoyed a kayaking trip at Red River Gorge. This tradition has continued under coach Mark Pope, with past retreats featuring various community service projects and outdoor activities to strengthen team dynamics.
- •Players and staff built a gazebo for the ARH Cancer Center.
- •Coach Mark Pope documented the day on Instagram Live.
- •Prior retreats included building homes for flood victims.
- •The team engaged in kayaking after their community service project.
- •Past activities involved hiking and ziplining in the region.
- 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Kentucky basketball builds team chemistry during annual Eastern Kentucky retreat
"Kentucky basketball spent Friday serving the community in Hazard before enjoying a kayaking trip at Red River Gorge.
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