St. John's University is set to replace UCLA in the CBS Sports Classic and will face off against Kentucky next season, a move confirmed by sources. This matchup is significant as it pits Red Storm coach Rick Pitino against his former school, where he led the Wildcats to a national title. The game also reunites him with Mark Pope, his former player and the current Kentucky coach, since Pitino's last competitive encounter with UK in 2016. UCLA's withdrawal from the event follows coach Mick Cronin's concerns over travel demands in the Big Ten.
St. John's is set to face Kentucky in the CBS Sports Classic, marking a significant matchup as Red Storm coach Rick Pitino takes on his former school.
The upcoming game is a reunion for Pitino and his former player, now Wildcats coach Mark Pope, highlighting the history between them.
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