Rick Pitino, at 72 years old, finds closure with Kentucky, a program he considers his Camelot. He is set to face off against his former captain Mark Pope in the 2025 CBS Sports Classic, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their national championship team. Pitino's St. John's squad, having reloaded via the transfer portal, stands poised for a successful season, while Kentucky aims for similar aspirations. The upcoming game promises to be one of the highlights of the 2025 college basketball season, spotlighting both coaches' storied careers.
Kentucky is Camelot for Rick Pitino; he's said it many times and reiterated it in a statement on Thursday when it was announced that his St. John's Red Storm would face Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats in the 2025 CBS Sports Classic.
As he nears the end of his legendary career, Rick Pitino faces off against his former team captain in a significant college basketball classic.
With the addition of Providence transfer Bryce Hopkins and five-star Ian Jackson returning to New York, Pitino's group could be aiming for a Final Four run in 2026.
College basketball has put a lot of effort into creating big-time regular-season showdowns to grab a bit of the national spotlight before the entire country turns its attention to March.
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