BYU coach Mark Pope is in negotiations with Kentucky to potentially succeed John Calipari, as reported by multiple outlets on Thursday night. Pope, a former player on Kentucky's 1996 national championship team and co-captain for two seasons, is reportedly close to finalizing a deal according to CBS Sports and ESPN, both citing anonymous sources.
Earlier on Thursday, Scott Drew announced via social media that he would be staying with Baylor, removing himself from consideration for the Wildcats' head coaching position. Another candidate, UConn’s Dan Hurley, who recently led the Huskies to their second consecutive national title, also declined the opportunity to coach at Kentucky.
