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The University of Texas at El Paso announces three new additions to its men's basketball coaching staff, highlighting extensive experience in recruiting, player development, and program building.
Head coach Joe Golding announced strategic staffing changes that bring experienced assistants and a promoted insider to the UTEP basketball program.
UTEP announces the addition of veteran assistants Patrice Days and Joseph Jones, alongside the promotion of Drew Lakey to a full‑time position, as the program prepares for its inaugural Mountain West campaign.
The Wildcats open the season with two historic opponents, Gardner‑Webb and Manhattan, whose past encounters with Kentucky are steeped in both triumph and controversy.
The Wildcats have released a seven‑game non‑conference lineup that features new opponents, a rematch with Gardner‑Webb, and a coach eager to rewrite a painful chapter in program history.
The Wildcats will play a slate of high‑profile non‑conference games, featuring a return to Lexington for head coach Preston Spradlin and a rematch with Gardner‑Webb.
Mark Pope’s 46‑26 record through two seasons at Kentucky reflects both promise and pressure, as the Wildcats navigate a tough SEC and aim to emulate the turnaround patterns of past coaches.
Kentucky’s basketball coach Mark Pope enters his third year with a 46‑26 record, notable wins over Duke and Tennessee, and the pressure to match the historic turnarounds of his predecessors.
The 2026 men's basketball clash between Kentucky and Louisville is scheduled for Dec. 12 at Rupp Arena, featuring major transfers, broadcast plans and historic context.