The list of head coaches on the Naismith Midseason Coach of the Year Watch List has dropped, and Kentucky fans are disgusted with Mark Pope's absence.

John Calipari was the face of Kentucky Wildcats basketball for fifteen years, leading the program to national prominence. He built championship teams, sent players to the NBA, and shaped the team into a powerhouse.

Even though he's had success after taking over a new-look Kentucky program in year one, Mark Pope is a notable omission in a recent midseason award watchlist

Mark Pope was not included in the Naismith Midseason Coach of the Year Watch List, which is very surprising to see. For reference, fellow first year coach Pat Kelsey, who is at in-state rival Louisville,