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Kentucky Basketball Coach Plans Epic Summer Foreign Tour

2/27/2026

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Kentucky men's basketball coach Mark Pope announced plans for a foreign trip this summer to prepare for the 2026-27 season.
Pope described the trips as beneficial for team bonding and development.
He hinted at an 'epic foreign tour' without disclosing the destination.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is considering rule changes to allow foreign trips annually, with a proposal to be discussed by NCAA Division I Cabinet in April.

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Kentucky men's basketball coach Mark Pope announced plans for a foreign trip this summer to prepare for the 2026-27 season.
Pope described the trips as beneficial for team bonding and development.
He hinted at an 'epic foreign tour' without disclosing the destination.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is considering rule changes to allow foreign trips annually, with a proposal to be discussed by NCAA Division I Cabinet in April.