Kentucky-Tennessee matchup history: SEC rivals meet for third time in Sweet 16 after surprising regular season results
Kentucky-Tennessee Rivalry Renewed in Sweet 16 Kentucky and Tennessee have shared a fierce SEC rivalry since the conference was established in 1932. This season, their paths cross for a third time, now in the Sweet 16, with both teams battling…
Mark Pope Drops Truth Bomb on Rick Barnes and Tennessee Ahead of March Madness Clash
Having already faced Tennessee twice this season and securing victories in both Lexington and Knoxville, Kentucky head coach Mark Pope is well aware of the challenge his team will face in their third matchup. However, he anticipates that Tennessee’s head…
3 Keys to Kentucky Taking Down Tennessee in the Sweet 16
Defeating a conference opponent three times in a single season is no easy feat, but Kentucky has a chance to do just that against Tennessee. The SEC made history this year by sending 12 teams to the NCAA Tournament, and…
As a BYU Supporter, Here’s Why I’m Backing Mark Pope, Collin Chandler, and Kentucky in the Sweet 16
Why as a BYU fan I’m rooting for Mark Pope, Collin Chandler, and Kentucky in the Sweet 16 When it comes to BYU’s ties with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, certain things hold more weight than basketball….
SHOCKING: Kentucky Basketball Surprises the Nation with Historic Feat Not Seen in 20 Years!
Mark Pope took on a massive challenge, constructing an entirely new team in record time. The fact that they’ve reached the Sweet 16 defies all expectations—no other program has managed what they’ve accomplished. A Season Unlike Any Other Lexington isn’t…
What effect does Kentucky’s Sweet 16 appearance have on Mark Pope’s coaching deal?
When Mark Pope returned to Lexington last April to replace John Calipari as the head coach of the University of Kentucky (UK) men’s basketball team, his contract contained specific provisions that would activate if he led the Wildcats to the…
Kentucky sets a new NCAA Tournament record with victory against Illinois.
The Kentucky Wildcats have carved their place in NCAA Tournament history, becoming the first team to reach the Sweet 16 without returning a single point from the previous season, as reported by CBS (via Matt Norlander). After losing every player…
March Madness 2025: Five Key Storylines for Troy vs. Kentucky Showdown
Sun Belt Champion Troy Faces Kentucky in NCAA Tournament. Sun Belt Conference winner Troy goes up against SEC giant Kentucky in the opening round of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Friday. The game starts at…
Kentucky Thought They’d Draw BYU’s Bracket in NCAA Tournament
Wildcats Thought They Were in BYU’s Bracket Imagine the scenario: Mark Pope facing his old team in the NCAA Tournament. The Kentucky Wildcats, a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament, initially thought they were placed in the same bracket…
BYU’s Richie Saunders Nearly Followed Mark Pope to Kentucky.
During the offseason, Kentucky’s new head coach, Mark Pope, assembled one of the top transfer classes in the country, leading to a strong season with multiple wins over top-ranked teams. However, he was extremely close to adding another key player—BYU’s…