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.

Tennessee is doing just fine despite losing two straight and three of four to currently be 4-4 in the SEC. Rick Barnes said so following the Vols’ latest loss at 78-73 to Kentucky on Tuesday. Having taken that many so far in the league isn’t ideal but,

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.

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

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.

Bronny James got the surprise call to play in the first quarter for the Lakers and finished with the first serious playing time of his NBA career. Bronny took off on a fast break and his shot was rejected by Adam Bona. Bronny played 15 minutes just four days after he dropped a career-high 31 points for the South Bay Lakers of the G League.

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 ...

The Tennessee Volunteers will look to recapture some momentum on Saturday against the Florida Gators. The Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball team is on a bi

The best part of Dan Hurley’s latest week at the center of sports villain discourse was his hard pivot on a podcast that was unfolding as expected — a little bit of damage control, a touch of mea culpa,