Mark Pope and Rick Pitino chatted briefly about next season’s CBS Sports Classic game on a video call this afternoon.
Of course, Kentucky and St. John’s will play each other in the event in a game that will likely be one of the most intriguing games on the Wildcats’ 2025-26 schedule.
“I think we should give the Johnnies and all off BBN the greatest Christmas gift ever on December 20th in Catlanta,” Pope said to Pitino.
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“You know, it feels like it was about 7-8 years ago that we won the championship, but I coached one of the greatest teams in the history of the game and you were the captain,” Pitino replied. “And now, we get to coach against each other.”
Christmas in Catlanta
Thank you, @CBSSports Classic, for making this happen. pic.twitter.com/PpAePu1fG1
— Kentucky Men’s Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) May 1, 2025
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