Mark Pope blames youth for Kentucky's loss to Kansas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
Kentucky basketball lost 89-69 to Kansas on November 11, 2026, with head coach Mark Pope citing inexperience as a factor. Despite his comments, the team featured a number of veterans, including a junior, two seniors, and others with extensive experience. The matchup highlighted tactical failures, particularly in utilizing shooter Milan Momcilovic effectively. Pope acknowledged issues with early foul trouble affecting game strategy and stated that the team needs to respond constructively in future games.
- •Kentucky loses 89-69 to Kansas on November 11, 2026.
- •Pope refers to team as a 'young group', despite experienced players.
- •Momcilovic received only seven shots during the game.
- •Early foul trouble affected Kentucky's game plan.
- •Next game is against Northern Arizona on November 13.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Mark Pope’s primary postgame excuse for the Kansas loss simply doesn’t add up
"Pope called his roster a "young group" after an 89-69 loss to Kansas, but the roster is littered with vets.
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