The beat goes on for Mark Pope’s undefeated Kentucky basketball team. While it wasn’t always pretty on Tuesday night inside Rupp Arena, the No. 8-ranked Wildcats still improved to 6-0 on the young season with an 87-68 win over Western Kentucky.

What did Mark Pope have to say following Kentucky‘s 19-point victory over Western Kentucky inside Rupp Arena on Tuesday? He wasn’t too pleased about the offensive efficiency and production, obviously,

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope praised his team's defensive effort after they defeated Western Kentucky 87-68 Tuesday at Rupp Arena

It wasn’t pretty, but Kentucky’s 87-68 win over Western Kentucky moved the Cats to 6-0 and proved that they’re capable of winning by 19 on a night where the three-point shots aren’t falling. Kentucky finished 8-29 from three (27.

This Kentucky basketball team is now 5-0 after a blowout win against Jackson State. A big part of the Wildcats' success this season has undoubtedly been their u

Hating Kentucky isn’t cool or fun anymore because Kentucky’s coach is both. Mark Pope is relentlessly likable, which means Kentucky basketball has become likable. Adjust accordingly.

His level of success was a big part of why Kentucky basketball poached him from BYU. He led Utah Valley to a 77-56 within four seasons, and BYU to a 110-52 record with four tournament appearances. Also,

Mark Pope delivered an early signature win as Kentucky's head coach, but he's putting the attention on his players.