Mark Pope frequently reverted to three distinct poses Tuesday.

Looking up at the KFC Yum! Center video board, shaking his hand. Arms folded, looking down toward his bench, shaking his head. Hands on his hips, exasperated expression on his face.

One pose he didn't hit: Cheering a dazzling defensive play by Kentucky basketball .

That's because such plays were few and far between for his team in a 96-88 loss to in-state rival Louisville . What's it like preparing for Kentucky basketball under Mark Pope? What SEC foes are saying Brown: Rupp may hold UK hoops back Kentucky basketball should sit Jayden Quaintance for entire season so he can get healthy Louisville-Kentucky basketball returns to national spotlight with Pat Kelsey, Mark Pope Jasper Johnson's Kentucky basketb

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