Tennessee reached a five-year contract extension with Caldwell on Monday, just two days after the Lady Vols were eliminated in the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA tournament. Caldwell will now be with Tennessee through the 2030 campaign.

Coming off a 78-65 loss to the Tennessee Volunteers in the Sweet 16, the Kentucky Wildcats are losing one of their own. According to Jeff Borzello of ESPN, guard Kerr Kriisa has entered the transfer portal.

Here's a look at the postseason history between Tennessee and Kentucky men's basketball heading into their Sweet 16 matchup Friday.

The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its Kentucky Wildcats vs. Tennessee Volunteers picks for the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Friday

The Kentucky Wildcats face the Tennessee Volunteers in the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday, March 28.

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Jace Richardson scored 24 points and Michigan State surged past Mississippi in the second half for a 73-70 victory Friday night in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.

Kentucky basketball lost to Tennessee in 2025 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 of March Madness bracket, ending UK basketball's first season under Mark Pope.

Watch Tennessee guard Samara Spencer when the Lady Volunteers get a rematch against the Texas Longhorns in the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 29. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) AP