After the Kentucky Wildcats took down the Mississippi State Bulldogs 95-90 on Saturday to improve to 13-3 on the season, coach Mark Pope made sure to acknowledge the road contingency of Kentucky basketball fans in attendance, meeting several after the game and taking pictures.
One Kentucky fan on-site took to social media to share what he called the "best thing" about Pope's time with the fans. The head coach noticed one person in blue that couldn't get down to court level because he was in a wheelchair. To make sure he didn't miss out, Pope walked up to greet him, pulled up a chair and sat to chat with him for a bit.
Hey @DrewFranklinKSR @KySportsRadio So after the game tonight @CoachMarkPope comes out to meet some fans. Takes pictures and even FaceTimes someone but the best thing is what happened next. There was a UK fan in a wheelchair that couldn’t come down and he went up there to him pic.twitter.com/sCnHexY5Np
— Adam Townsend (@Adamdtownsend33) January 12, 2025
Pope, the fan and the person with him all took a picture as well, as can be seen in the video Adam Townsend captured and shared.
Just an awesome moment that college basketball fans absolutely loved:
This guy is making a lot of people who can’t stand UK change their minds. https://t.co/bX1mKOiBun
— Adam Wells (@TheAdamBWells) January 12, 2025
Thanks for filming this moment! Love our coach!
— JP (@JPKENTUCKY) January 12, 2025
That's a class act, idk if sports heroes realize the impact taking time like this has on us regular folks. Grade A wholesome content, great hire guys an it just keeps giving. May he win every game that isn't against Louisville! 🤣❤️
— Louisville Bubbz (@TheVilleIsHome) January 12, 2025
— DarkKnightVillen (@DKVILLEN) January 12, 2025
Incredible man. An example of genuine kindness and respect. We’re lucky to have him lead & represent our team.
— Cindy Mason (@catfan1212) January 12, 2025
And he just sits down and starts chatting. He’s amazing.
— Jennifer “Bug” Lipp (@buglipp) January 12, 2025
Stop making me like you Mark! Seriously though very cool of him to do. https://t.co/zjpOxd8pvA
— Steven Rummage (@StevenRummage) January 12, 2025
Pure class.
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Fans Loved Heartwarming Mark Pope Gesture for One Fan After Kentucky Road Win.
