Mark Pope Challenged Kentucky's Bigs to Get Under Noah Williamson's Skin
Pope's Plan to Stop Williamson
Mark Pope, the head coach of the BYU Cougars, knew that his team was facing a tough challenge when they played the Kentucky Wildcats. Kentucky is one of the top teams in the country, and they have one of the best players in the country in Noah Williamson. Pope knew that he needed to come up with a plan to stop Williamson, and he decided to challenge his big men to get under Williamson's skin.BYU's Bigs Step Up
Pope's plan worked. BYU's big men were able to get under Williamson's skin, and they were able to limit his effectiveness. Williamson was held to just 12 points on 4-of-12 shooting, and he was also held to just 5 rebounds. BYU's big men played a big role in the Cougars' 76-69 win over Kentucky.Pope's challenge to his big men was a risky one, but it paid off. BYU was able to get a big win over a top-ranked opponent, and they did it by getting under Williamson's skin. Pope's plan was a success, and it shows that he is a coach who is not afraid to take risks.
In addition to getting under Williamson's skin, BYU's big men also played well on the offensive end. They were able to score a combined 25 points, and they were also able to grab a combined 15 rebounds. BYU's big men were a big reason why the Cougars were able to win the game.
BYU's win over Kentucky was a big one, and it showed that the Cougars are a team to be reckoned with. Pope's challenge to his big men was a risky one, but it paid off. BYU was able to get a big win over a top-ranked opponent, and they did it by getting under Williamson's skin.
