That brings us to what’s next for the program. Cyril remains a strong possibility, if not likely addition. He’s wrapping up the coursework necessary to graduate and reclassify, paving the way for a potential enrollment later this summer. Following Bob Huggins’ departure at West Virginia, there’s also significant buzz regarding a roster shake-up that could see standout forwards Tre Mitchell and/or Jesse Edwards explore their options. Prior connections with the former — a fifth-year senior in his own right — could lead to a pairing in Lexington should Mitchell decide to hit the portal, sources tell KSR.
Kentucky had just seven scholarship players on the roster entering the month of June following the draft withdrawal and undergrad transfer portal deadlines. That number now sits at ten, with a few more additions not only possible, but likely.
It’s a sequence of events that makes the Wildcats one of the more intriguing teams in college basketball. Early adversity is inevitable, but it’s now realistic to think there will be enough veteran help to keep things afloat while the newcomers work toward finding their ceilings. There’s plenty that must fall into place before you can call this team a genuine title contender, sure. It’s a ridiculous number of new faces and they all have to mesh.
The path, though, is now there.
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Kentucky had just seven scholarship players on the roster entering the month of June following the draft withdrawal and undergrad transfer portal deadlines. That number now sits at ten, with a few more additions not only possible, but likely.
It’s a sequence of events that makes the Wildcats one of the more intriguing teams in college basketball. Early adversity is inevitable, but it’s now realistic to think there will be enough veteran help to keep things afloat while the newcomers work toward finding their ceilings. There’s plenty that must fall into place before you can call this team a genuine title contender, sure. It’s a ridiculous number of new faces and they all have to mesh.
The path, though, is now there.
Antonio Reeves' return puts Kentucky back in national conversation
Plenty must fall into place before you can call Kentucky a genuine title contender, but the path is now there with Antonio Reeves back
