Cole Parke (@ColeParke

Cole Parke

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Cole Parke

@ColeParke_wsc

National award-winning journalist | The Cats' Pause and @247Sports Kentucky beat reporter | College Basketball enthusiast

Kentucky, USA

Joined September 2021

Cole Parke
@ColeParke_wsc
Mar 29, 2025
Collin Chandler speaks on what the veterans at Kentucky have meant to him. “I think God knew who needed to be here.” @KYKernelSports #BBN
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Cole Parke
@ColeParke_wsc
Mar 20, 2025
Can confirm that Mark Pope just asked all Kentucky reporters on site for the open practice in Milwaukee to join the team photo. Definitely a first for me covering Kentucky. @KYKernelSports #BBN
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Cole Parke
@ColeParke_wsc
Apr 14, 2024
This is just one of Rupp Arena’s entrances filled with people STILL WAITING TO GET IN THE DOOR. All those people in seats have gotten through. THOUSANDS are still waiting outside. #BBN
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Cole Parke
@ColeParke_wsc
Apr 14, 2024
So, do you guys think Lexington is excited to see Mark Pope? Doors don’t open for another hour but BBN is here in droves! #BBN
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Cole Parke
@ColeParke_wsc
Oct 31, 2025
Mark Pope: "I think this team has potential, but we're not run-away good. We're just team great. We can be team great if we lean into each other. We're not just going to go out and dominate people because our individual talent is overwhelming."
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Cole Parke
@ColeParke_wsc
Apr 14, 2024
We’ve still got about an hour until Mark Pope’s introductory press conference is set to begin and fans are pouring into Rupp Arena. We’ve already had audible “Blue-White!” chants. #BBN
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Cole Parke
@ColeParke_wsc
Apr 14, 2024
Crowd update here at Rupp Arena. The side facing the stage? Packed to the top. Stewards are having to lower the curtains around the stage because fans are filling up both sides of the arena. This is Kentucky basketball. #BBN
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Cole Parke
@ColeParke_wsc
Jul 8, 2025
Some exciting career news for me to announce today: Lexington, you’re not done with me yet! I’m very grateful to announce that I will be succeeding the one and only @agershon99 as a full-time Kentucky Wildcats beat reporter for @TheCatsPause247! I’m very blessed to receive this
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Cole Parke
@ColeParke_wsc
Aug 6, 2022
Mark Stoops on Tyreese Fearbry: @KYKernelSports
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Cole Parke
@ColeParke_wsc
Sep 6, 2024
Grateful for the opportunity @finebaum! Third time’s the charm #BBN @KYKernelSports
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Cole Parke
@ColeParke_wsc
Mar 21, 2025
The photo in question! Very grateful to Mark Pope for the appreciation, it’s been a joy covering Kentucky hoops this season. I haven’t experienced many media groups, but the UK media group has always treated me extremely well and I’ll always be grateful for that. #BBN
Kentucky Men’s Basketball
@KentuckyMBB
Mar 21, 2025
Some of the media who traveled to Milwaukee joined us on court during open practice. Appreciate their coverage.
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Cole Parke
@ColeParke_wsc
Jul 13, 2024
Welcome to the 2024 NBA Summer League, Oscar Tshiebwe! The Pacers may have lost in OT, but the reigning NBA G League Rookie of the Year finished with 17 points and — count it — 19 rebounds. 7-11 from the field. #BBN 📸 @KYKernelSports @jack_weaver_
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Cole Parke
@ColeParke_wsc
Apr 24, 2025
It is time I formally announce that, after four years, my time with the Kentucky Kernel sports team has come to an end. I’m eternally grateful for the Kernel giving me my first opportunity and lifelong friends. For those that have enjoyed my UK coverage… stick around 😉 #BBN
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Cole Parke
@ColeParke_wsc
Oct 11, 2025
This is Rupp Arena where it’s officially time to kick off the 2025-26 Kentucky basketball season! It’s time for Big Blue Madness. I’ll be here all night for @TheCatsPause247 with updates, notes and, of course, plenty of other content from the event.
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