If you are a follower of college basketball, Saturday's Big 12/SEC Challenge game between No. 18 Tennessee and Texas in Austin is a dustup you've had circled since it was announced in the summer.

The game will mark the first time Tennessee coach Rick Barnes has coached against the Longhorns since he was fired by Texas after the 2014-15 season. He returns to the arena in which he ruled the hardwood for 17 seasons, producing a long line of players who would play in the NBA and one Final Four appearance.

"I have a lot of friends in Austin and nothing but respect for Texas and the people there," Barnes said. "But I'm seven years removed -- I'm a Tennessee Volunteer."