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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

“Rick Barnes is, if not the best ... 16 in Kentucky’s Thursday press conference from Indianapolis. The post Mark Pope on Round 3 vs. Tennessee: “It’s Mostly a Free-Standing Game ...

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.

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 ...

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