Tennessee and Kentucky have always had bad blood in basketball, however as of late these two bitter rivals have taken things to the next level. Some analysts have called this rivalry one of the best in college basketball, and even going as far as saying Tennessee vs Kentucky is second best behind Duke vs North Carolina respectfully. Kentucky and Louisville have been bitter rivals for as long as time, but since the turn of the century, and even dating back to Ernie and Bernie vs Kentucky, Tennessee has easily surpassed Kentuckys instate rival as one of the best in the country. Both tradition rich programs can’t stand each other, and with the two schools being border states, the fanbases have no love lost.