For the first time in five years and 353 total episodes, the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Kentucky is a special guest on the Sources Say Podcast. Live from the Joe Craft Center, Mark Pope welcomed Shawn Smith and I into his office exactly one week ahead of Big Blue Madness to share his thoughts on the start of the season and a new era of UK basketball.

The 32-minute conversation covers just about everything — the six months since he was hired, his coaching philosophies, early expectations, roster construction, recruiting, Rick Pitino and his sleep schedule.

He promises he gets sleep, by the way, mastering the art of 10-minute power naps.

Oh, and maybe a big-time recruiting tease? Pope talked about how his favorite recruiting win is one he’s in the process of working on now — a chess match, as he describes it.

Needless to say, it’s a must-watch for Big Blue Nation. Watch the interview in its entirety below:

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Special thanks to Club Blue!

Club Blue is the official collective partner of the University of Kentucky — and also the title sponsor of the Sources Say Podcast. Club Blue was founded by UK fans strictly to support the NIL efforts at the University of Kentucky. Unlike most collectives, 100% of subscriber money and 100% of donor money goes directly to NIL, Club Blue charges no fees. Club Blue subscribers receive some amazing benefits like invitations to special events, meet and greets with UK athletes, signed merchandise, monthly giveaways, ticket giveaways, Club Blue merch and more. Subscribe today at www.clubbluenil.com. You get to pick which sport you want to support when you sign up.  Choose Your Sport and Support, with Club Blue!

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