Kentucky Wildcats and Rick Pitino explore neutral-site game plans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope announced ongoing discussions with Rick Pitino to schedule a neutral-site basketball game. This matchup would be a rematch of their previous encounter at the CBS Sports Classic, where Kentucky emerged victorious with a 78-66 win. Although the Wildcats will not face St. John's this season, Pope expressed optimism about finalizing this event, suggesting it could be one of the best neutral site games ever. Fans anticipate more details on this potential game.
- •Mark Pope and Rick Pitino are planning a potential matchup.
- •The previous game ended with Kentucky beating St. John's 78-66.
- •Kentucky will face North Carolina in the upcoming season, not St. John's.
- •Pope anticipates a premier neutral-site game if finalized.
- •Fans are eager for more information on this development.
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Wildcats News: UK working on another game vs. Rick Pitino and St. John’s
"“(It) will be like one of the greatest neutral sites ever if we can pull it off.”
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