Rick Barnes described No. 8 Tennessee’s defensive effort as “really disappointing” in the 78-73 loss to No. 12 Kentucky Tuesday night at Food City Center. Take the first possession, for example. Chaz Lanier tripped on defense and Kentucky’s Koby Brea was left open for a 3-pointer just 42 seconds into the game.

Zakai Zeigler left Tennessee basketball's vs. Kentucky with a right knee injury in the first half, but returned to play all 20 second-half minutes.

Kentucky basketball fans have had a long line of Tennessee coaches to hate, but Rick Barnes is the exception to the rule.

Zakai Zeigler left Tennessee basketball's vs. Kentucky with a right knee injury in the first half, but returned to play all 20 second-half minutes.

Five things you need to know from No. 12 Kentucky’s gut-check 78-73 win at No. 8 Tennessee in SEC men’s basketball: 1. Mark Pope, slayer of rivals. There is a school of thought that one of a college head coach’s primary jobs is beating the teams his/her fan base dislike the most.

Predictions, picks and odds as No. 8 Tennessee basketball faces No. 12 Kentucky. Plus, injury updates and the latest news

(Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports) Feb 3, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes celebrates as he walks off the court after the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Rick Barnes is ...

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Tennessee is 11-10 against Kentucky during Rick Barnes' 10-year tenure on Rocky Top, including 5-4 at home. UT had at least one victory over UK in eight of Barnes' first nine years. In the 22 ...

Kentucky ranks No. 5 nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency. The Vols faced the No. 1 offense against Auburn and will face the No. 2 offense Saturday in Florida. COACH:Rick Barnes' tone was ...

Tennessee is 11-10 against Kentucky during Rick Barnes' 10-year tenure on Rocky Top, including 5-4 at home. UT had at least one victory over UK in eight of Barnes' first nine years. In the 22 ...

The Red Storm get a major chance to pad their thin resume. Plus, Cooper Flagg gets his first dose of the Duke-UNC rivalry against the reeling Tar Heels.