Since Mark Pope became the head coach of the Kentucky basketball team, he has emphasized the importance of the people of the state. From prioritizing in-state recruits, to the constant referencing the fans, the Bluegrass State is a focus.
On Friday, Pope showed the importance of community in a more hands-on way. The Wildcats basketball team traveled to Hazard, Kentucky to assist an area that suffered from devastating storms and flooding recently.
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A lot of homes were destroyed in the 2022 floods in Hazard, and the cleanup is ongoing. The Wildcats were there helping out in some construction work, as shown in a video posted to the social platform X by the Kentucky men’s basketball account.
Seeing Pope and his team continue to build a relationship with the state of Kentucky is great to see. The players looked happy to be helping, and the fans in the area are certain to appreciate the time they took. Pope continues to endear himself to fans.
Having a blast serving and getting to know the community in Eastern Kentucky #BBN đź’™ pic.twitter.com/V8VvCmpBbr
— Kentucky Men’s Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) August 24, 2024