Summer Shootaround: Isaac Trotter breaks down a make-or-break season for Mark Pope and Kentucky

On today's Summer Shootaround, Gary Parrish and Isaac Trotter discuss the pressure-packed season ahead for Mark Pope and Kentucky. Is Mark Pope on the hot seat? Should he be? The fellas discuss this year's team, the schedule ahead and what Kentucky can be in 2026-27.

(0:00) Intro + Summer Shootaround continues!

(2:00) Isaac Trotter joins to talk Kentucky Wildcats

(3:00) Mark Pope seems to be on the hot seat. Is it fair?

(8:45) Roster Breakdown: Frontcourt pieces, big-name transfers & more

(15:00) Are we sure Kentucky’s roster is complete?

(21:00) Let’s talk about the schedule & make some predictions

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