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.

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.

Predictions, picks and odds as No. 8 Tennessee basketball faces No. 12 Kentucky. Plus, injury updates and the latest news

12 Kentucky basketball delivered a three-point ... off the court it worries me because I have never seen him do that," Rick Barnes told ESPN heading into halftime. "I would expect him to bounce ...

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes explained why he decided to plan for Johni Broome all week despite being questionable.

Tennessee will need Zeigler, and they'll need an effective version of himself to hang around with the Gators the second time around. Florida laid waste to then-number one UT back

Zakai Zeigler hurt his right knee in Tennessee basketball's loss against Kentucky on Tuesday. He returned to the game.

No. 5 Florida travels to the Food City Center for the second meeting between the Vols (17-4, 4-4 SEC) and Gators. This time, more rides on the home team than it does the visitors. Tennessee must get on track against a feisty Florida (18-2, 5-2) squad that has already picked up a 30-point win over the Vols.

The Red Storm get a major chance to pad their thin resume. Plus, Cooper Flagg gets his first dose of the Duke-UNC rivalry against the reeling Tar Heels.