coach Mark Pope hasn't been shy about his admiration for Tennessee's head coach, Rick Barnes. In a recent press conference, Pope lauded Barnes. "He's one of the best, if not the best coaches in ...

On Thursday, Kentucky head coach Mark Pope met with reporters in Indianapolis ... he has a significant amount of respect for UT head coach Rick Barnes. "Rick Barnes is, if not the best, one ...

Kentucky hopes to defeat Tennessee for the third straight time this season to advance to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2019.

RICK BARNES: Just again, the utmost respect for University of Kentucky and Mark Pope, just great respect all around for that university and him as a person. Extremely proud of our guys. They beat ...

If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard “it’s hard to beat a team three times” this week, I could afford NCAA Tournament tickets for you and me in Indianapolis, maybe even in the lower bowl. The ...

The Wildcats lead the all-time series 163-78. As UK head man, Mark Pope is 2-0 vs. Tennessee. Volunteers coach Rick Barnes is 12-14 overall against Kentucky, 11-12 as Tennessee coach. Tennessee ...

Mark Pope‘s first team enters this contest with ... Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes says the Vols will need to make some changes before these two programs meet for the 242 time on the hardwood.

It's Kentucky basketball vs Tennessee in the 2025 March Madness bracket. Here's how to watch the NCAA Tournament game, including time, channel, TV.

Since the moment Mark Pope was hired at Kentucky, Rick Pitino has had his back. And now that his protege has wrapped up his ...