UK Adds Former Wildcat John Pelphrey to Mark Pope’s Staff as Director of Player Development

UK adds former Wildcat John Pelphrey to Mark Pope’s staff as director of player development

Former Kentucky standout John Pelphrey is returning to his alma mater as the men’s basketball program’s director of player development

Pelphrey named Director of Player Development at Kentucky

John Pelphrey is returning to his alma mater, joining Mark Pope’s staff at Kentucky as the Wildcats’ Director of Player Development. Pelphrey played at Kentucky from 1988-92 and was part of the “Unforgettables,” the group that helped Rick Pitino rebuild the Wildcats following NCAA probation. During his senior season, Kentucky won the SEC Championship and Continue Reading →

“Another Underwhelming Choice”: Fans Raise Doubts Over Mark Pope’s Key Backroom Addition Ahead of Kentucky’s Season Start

Mark Pope has been keen to expand his Kentucky team, but his latest backroom addition hasn’t gone down well with Wildcats fans. Former Wildcat John Pelphrey has joined the Kentucky staff as Director of Player Development. Pelphrey most recently coached at Tennessee Tech, posting a 79-138 record between 2019 and 2026. He will begin his […]

Mark Pope Adds John Pelphrey to Kentucky Men’s Basketball Staff

Mark Pope has reportedly added former Kentucky men’s basketball player John Pelphrey to his staff as the director of player development. Pehlphrey, one of UK’s famed Unforgettables, has more than 30 years of coaching experience. He has worked as a head coach at South Alabama, Arkansas and Tennessee Tech. According to WKYT: Former Kentucky standout […] The post Mark Pope Adds John Pelphrey to Kentucky Men’s Basketball Staff first appeared on Nati…

Mark Pope hires former OVC head coach as Kentucky's Director of Player Development

Mark Pope is entering a huge year in Lexington, and he's bringing in a new director of player development with head coaching experience.