It’s been a weird year for Rick Pitino, who has gone from hated figure in Lexington to embraced once again by Big Blue Nation, putting that move to Louisville in the past and wrapping our arms around those memories of the 90s.

Before Mark Pope’s first visit to Memorial Gym as Kentucky’s coach, he strolled down memory lane to recall some funny moments from road games as a player.

Louisville rivalry better than Rick Pitino. Although he is currently the St. John’s head coach, Pitino has remained interested in UK and UofL. Mainly through social media, where Pitino has once again expressed excitement about the two program’s futures.

Vols senior point guard Zakai Zeigler, who injured his right knee late in the first half, returned to action and scored 13 points but was only 1-of-10 from 3-point range. Igor Milicic led Tennessee with 19 points and nine rebounds, while Lanier had 15 points and was 3-of-10 on 3-point tries.

As No. 9 Kentucky prepares to take on Vanderbilt at Memorial Gymnasium this Saturday, Mark Pope is gearing up for his first visit back to the iconic venue since his days as a Wildcat.

After defeating No. 14 Mississippi State and losing at No. 1 Auburn last week, the Volunteers are taxed this week with home games against No. 12 Kentucky and No. 5 Florida. Tennessee is No. 8 in the latest Associated Press poll, dropping two spots after Saturday night's 53-51 setback against Bruce Pearl's Tigers.

What will the fan reaction be when former Kentucky coach John Calipari returns Saturday night to Rupp Arena as Arkansas head man?

To boo or not to boo? That is, indeed, the question. John Calipari returns to Lexington this weekend. Rupp Arena has only “welcomed” in two former head coaches on opposing sidelines — Rick Pitino (multiple times,

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — It must be confusing to be an Arkansas fan during Kentucky week this year.

There were many who thought Kentucky did not have a prayer at Tennessee Tuesday night. And by many, I mean, me. And sure, there were others.

Call it a shower of blessing, but the Arkansas men's basketball team, desperate for any crumbs off the Southeastern Conference table, get a break this week from the schedule maker.