There are a lot of mixed feelings on Rick Pitino among Kentucky fans, but all members of Big Blue Nation should like what their former coach has to say about this year’s Wildcats.

Even though he’s busy with his own Iona team, Pitino has apparently been keeping an eye on Kentucky, and he likes what he sees.

“This is the best Kentucky team I’ve watched in years,” Pitino tweeted on Monday night. “They defend, unselfish, shoot and fundamentally sound at both ends.