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Kentucky's Jaxson Robinson (2) drives into South Carolina's Jamarii Thomas (6) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

Kentucky guard Jaxson Robinson out for season with wrist injury, coach says

By Keith Taylor - Associated Press

FILE - BYU head coach Mark Pope talks to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCF Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. Kentucky has hired BYU’s Mark Pope as men’s basketball coach, bringing home a member of the Wildcats’ 1996 national championship team to succeed John Calipari. The school announced Pope’s hiring in a release Friday morning, April 12, but did not mention any contract details. The 51-year-old Pope will be introduced at a later date, the release said. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Kentucky hires BYU’s Mark Pope as men’s basketball coach to replace John Calipari

By Gary B. Graves - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 file photo, BYU guard Brandon Averette (4) prepares to pass the ball while pressured by Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash. Heading into the season, there wasn't a lot of talk about No. 23. BYU. This was supposed to be a rebuilding season in Provo, Utah for coach Mark Pope and his Cougars. Guess again. BYU went 20-6 playing with a returning senior guard, three transfers and a freshman and they seemingly are getting better heading into their first NCAA Tournament since 2015. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

BYU could surprise in East, gave No. 1 Zags a scare

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press