Big Blue Nation, get ready for a coaching chess match! Rick Pitino, who once led the Wildcats to glory, just called Kentucky the 'Roman Empire of college basketball.' Now coaching St. John’s, Coach P is set to face his former player, Mark Pope, in the CBS Sports Classic. Pitino’s praise for Pope is real, but don’t sleep on the Red Storm—he says this squad could rival his legendary teams. Can Pope outsmart his mentor? This one’s personal and historic. #Sports #KentuckyBasketball #RickPitino