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, stating, "He's one of the best, if not the best ...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope watches players shoot around Thursday ... Pope also spoke highly of Tennessee’s head coach, Rick Barnes, who had a winning record against Kentucky until recently ...

(Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images) Mar 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope and Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes talk after the game for the Midwest ...

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope isn’t dwelling on his team ... and an experienced head coach in Rick Barnes. Pope had high praise for Barnes, calling him one of the best coaches in college ...

Tennessee is playing in the Sweet Sixteen for the 11th time in program history and for the fourth time under Rick Barnes ... Kentucky coach Mark Pope met with the media on Thursday afternoon ...

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 and the NCAA Tournament No. 3 seed Wildcats will next face Rick Barnes and No. 2 seed Tennessee in the Sweet 16.

St. John's head coach Rick Pitino doesn't want to get in a war of words with John Calipari, but recent comments from Kentucky coach Mark Pope suggest otherwise. The selection committee delivered a ...