Kentucky coach Mark Pope has been fined $25,000 by the Southeastern Conference for his "post-game conduct and comments" related to officiating following the Wildcats' 75-74 loss to Auburn on Saturday, the league announced Tuesday. Pope's comments were in violation of an SEC Bylaw that deal with sportsmanship, one which prohibits coaches, student-athletes and institutional staff from publicly criticizing officials or disclosing officiating-related communications. According to reports from multiple outlets, Pope used a profanity to Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart as he left the postgam...
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