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Mark Pope and staff visit Wheeler’s Pharmacy in Lexington

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Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Mark Pope and staff visit Wheeler’s Pharmacy in Lexington
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Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope and his staff visited Wheeler’s Pharmacy on August 5, 2026. The stop continues a tradition dating back to previous national championship-winning coaches from Kentucky, including Adolph Rupp and Rick Pitino. During the visit, Pope shared highlights on social media, emphasizing the pharmacy's legendary status among the Big Blue Nation. Wheeler's Pharmacy has been a community staple since 1958 and remains popular for its lunches and prescriptions, especially under the ownership of Claire Wheeler Lewis.

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  • •Mark Pope visited Wheeler’s Pharmacy with his coaching staff.
  • •Previous visiting coaches include Adolph Rupp and Tubby Smith.
  • •Wheeler’s Pharmacy has been a Lexington tradition since 1958.
  • •Pope emphasized the legendary nature of the pharmacy on social media.
  • •The visit aligns with fun superstitions among Kentucky fans.
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Mark Pope and his staff made a stop at Wheeler’s Pharmacy where several national championship coaches have visited.

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