Kentucky's Mark Pope Praised by Jay Williams After Duke Victory

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Kentucky's Mark Pope Praised by Jay Williams After Duke Victory
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  • Kentucky triumphs over No. 6 Duke 77-72 in the Champions Classic held in Atlanta, November 12, 2024.
  • Mark Pope's Wildcats end Duke's streak; praised by ESPN's Jay Williams for strategic roster rebuild.
    • In a thrilling game, Kentucky dominated the second half 40-26 to clinch a comeback win against Duke.
    • Otega Oweh and Andrew Carr lead Kentucky with crucial plays; Carr scores 17, Oweh adds 15 points.
    • Both teams shot 40% from the field; Kentucky outperformed Duke with ten 3-pointers, a game-changer.
    • Cooper Flagg's 26 points for Duke overshadowed by Kentucky's defense, securing crucial turnovers late.
    • Kentucky's adaptable offensive approach reflected Pope's successful strategies from his BYU tenure.
    • Jay Williams emphasizes Pope's successful adaptation in Kentucky's big win, proving strategic prowess.
    • Wildcats fans elated with the significant win against a top 10 team, raising expectations for the season.
    • Kentucky faces Lipscomb next on November 19; momentum high following their impressive win over Duke.
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