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Mark Pope's daughters roast Kentucky departees on Instagram

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 3:39 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Mark Pope's daughters roast Kentucky departees on Instagram

Summary

Mark Pope's daughters have generated buzz by posting a humorous Instagram reel targeting players who left the Kentucky basketball team for the 2025-26 season. In a lighthearted manner, Layla Pope and her sisters placed sticky notes on players’ photos, sharing their playful thoughts on the departures. Players Brandon Garrison and Mouhamed Dioubate, who transferred to Alabama and LSU respectively, reacted in the comments section, indicating a good-natured exchange. Reactions on social media have been mixed, with some questioning the appropriateness of the posts given their father's high-profile role as head coach.

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By the Numbers

•Mark Pope's daughters targeted departing Kentucky players on Instagram.
•Players Brandon Garrison and Mouhamed Dioubate commented on the posts.
•Dioubate transferred to LSU, while Garrison moved to Alabama.
•Reactions to the posts vary, with some criticizing the daughters' actions.

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3:39 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Departees React After Mark Pope’s Daughters’ Instagram Roast

What they're saying

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Mark Pope is never far from opinion and even controversy, and it appears that his daughters might be following suit. Pope and his wife Lee Anne have four daughters, namely Ella, Avery, Layla and Shay, and they seem to have a mischievous streak in them.
— Yahoo Sports

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