LEXINGTON — In previewing tonight's game versus Indiana , Mark Pope gave his opponent perhaps the highest praise possible. Pope said this season's version of the Hoosiers reminds him of the teams fielded by legendary coach Bobby Knight .

"They're playing with unbelievable movement and motion and with high IQ," said Pope, in his second season as Kentucky basketball 's coach. "And so even that part of the style of play ... is pretty inspiring. And it just harkens back to a great tenure in Indiana basketball. I love the game." Stream Kentucky vs. Indiana

Tonight marks the first time the Wildcats and Hoosiers clash in the regular season since 2011, when IU's Christian Watford nailed a game-winning 3 at the buzzer . The programs are slated to play each of the next three seasons

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