MIRAMAR BEACH, FL – **[Mark Pope](https://247sports.com/Player/mark-pope-75984/)** masterfully navigated his first year at **[Kentucky](https://247sports.com/college/kentucky/)**, never failing to put his best foot forward whether it be reuniting a divided fan base, scoring early program-defining wins, keeping the faith through a bevy of injuries and returning UK to the NCAA Sweet 16 for the first time in five years.
But now, Pope may stepped in it. A barnyard pile to the top of his boots.
Kentucky's coach is lobbying hard for a rule change that would allow a timeout to advance the ball to half court to begin an offensive possession. It is the same rule already in place for the NBA and most commonly used for last play situations.