SAD NEWS: kentucky basketball coach mark pope has lost his happy family

I believe there may be some confusion, as there are no reports or verified news about Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope losing his family. It is possible you may be referring to a different coach or a personal story that has not been publicly documented.

To clarify:

1. Mark Pope is currently the head coach for the University of Utah men’s basketball team (as of the latest information available in 2024).
2. The University of Kentucky men’s basketball team is currently coached by John Calipari.

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