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St. John's Battles Kentucky in 2025 CBS Classic Showdown

5/2/2025

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St. John's is set to take on Kentucky in the 2025 CBS Sports Classic, stepping in for UCLA on December 20 in Atlanta. This thrilling clash will see legendary coach Rick Pitino face off against his former player, Mark Pope. With St. John's ranked No. 2 and Kentucky at No. 11 in preseason polls, fans can expect an electrifying showdown.

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St. John's is set to take on Kentucky in the 2025 CBS Sports Classic, stepping in for UCLA on December 20 in Atlanta. This thrilling clash will see legendary coach Rick Pitino face off against his former player, Mark Pope. With St. John's ranked No. 2 and Kentucky at No. 11 in preseason polls, fans can expect an electrifying showdown.