Mark Pope's Coaching Mettle on Display at NCAA Tournament

Pope's BYU Cougars Upset No. 1 Seed Gonzaga

BYU's Cinderella Run Continues

Mark Pope, the head coach of the BYU Cougars, has shown his coaching mettle on one of college basketball's biggest stages.

Pope's Cougars upset No. 1 seed Gonzaga in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in a thrilling 64-63 victory.

BYU's Unlikely Run

BYU's victory over Gonzaga was one of the biggest upsets in NCAA Tournament history. The Cougars were a No. 11 seed, while Gonzaga was the overall No. 1 seed.

BYU had lost seven of its last nine games entering the NCAA Tournament, but the Cougars have now won three straight games to advance to the Sweet 16.

Pope's Coaching Magic

Pope deserves a lot of credit for BYU's success this season. He has instilled a winning culture in Provo, and his team has bought into his system.

Pope's Cougars are known for their tough defense and their ability to hit shots from three-point range.

BYU's Sweet 16 Matchup

BYU will face No. 3 seed Purdue in the Sweet 16 on Friday night. The Boilermakers are a tough opponent, but the Cougars have shown that they can beat anyone on any given night.

If BYU can pull off another upset, it will be one of the most memorable Cinderella stories in NCAA Tournament history.