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The 2018-19 college hoops season will be here before you know it, and the Kentucky Wildcats are primed for another special year in Lexington.
Use this stream to keep up with all of our in-depth analysis and breakdowns of the Cats as they work toward banner No. 9.
It’s not going to take long to find out how good this Kentucky team is in the early going this season with a crowded schedule, but if Wednesday was any indication, this team might have a pretty high ceiling.
The only thing that felt longer than the year 2020 itself was the ruling on whether or not Wake Forest transfer Olivier Sarr would be eligible to suit up for Kentucky this season. He is, and that’s fantastic news for Kentucky’s title chances.
Devin Askew comes to Lexington from a premier powerhouse in Mater Dei and of course with any Kentucky guard, the expectations will be high. It’s warranted because he’s got .
The five-star prospect enjoyed a stellar season at noted powerhouse Sierra Canyon this past year and is already slotted to be one of the more impressive scorers that John Calipari has coached in Lexington.
There’s more questions than answers when it comes to sports happening in the United States these days, and the same could be said for a rare Kentucky returner this upcoming season. However, the signs are there for a potential rise to stardom.
There’s no confirmation as to whether or not Wake Forest transfer Olivier Sarr will be eligible to play his final college season at Kentucky this season yet, but if his waiver is processed successfully, he’s exactly what the doctor ordered.
Rhode Island transfer Jacob Toppin’s arrival in Lexington may not have the hype or excitement of a BJ Boston or Terrence Clarke, but Toppin’s potential progression can elevate his value to that type of level in the future.
EJ Montgomery was one of the returners from last season’s Elite Eight team and like John Calipari continued to say, the sophomore left-hander was so close to a breakthrough with his game and confidence. At times this season, he showed that in some memorable moments.
For the third straight season, John Calipari has dabbled into the transfer market to find a positive addition for his team’s next rotation. This time though, it’s not a big man.
For two years, Nick Richards was a popular choice of criticism from members of the Big Blue Nation. Richards heard the noise and went on to have one of the most improved seasons in recent memory.
The coaches in the SEC picked Quick. Immanuel Quickley had one heck of a second half to this past season and it brought some amazing moments for the sophomore guard.
Along with Immanuel Quickley and Ashton Hagans, freshman guard Tyrese Maxey helped Kentucky forged one of the deadliest trios in all of college basketball this past season. During his first year in Lexington, Maxey created some awesome moments.
Trailing by 18 points with 11:55 to play, Kentucky scored 32 points, held Florida to just nine points over the final 8:18 and somehow, won their final regular season game without Ashton Hagans.
When Kentucky plays like a complete team and their secondary pieces contribute in a positive manner, Saturday’s victory over Auburn may not be the only title the Cats win this season.
While Immanuel Quickley solidified his case to be named the SEC Player of the Year, EJ Montgomery was showing why his coaches believe that his ‘breakthrough’ is basically here against the Aggies.
Tyrese Maxey flirted with a triple-double all evening long and Immanuel Quickley poured in 22 second-half points to give Kentucky a third consecutive win over rival Florida.
The question’s been asked all season: where would Kentucky be without the rise of Nick Richards? There’s a new question coming to the forefront of discussions lately: where would Kentucky been without Immanuel Quickley right now? (Answer: not leading the SEC title race like they currently are.)
When the sets are ran properly, Spain offense can provide some beautiful offensive basketball and for Kentucky, they used the same action to finish off Vanderbilt in both meetings.
Kentucky’s head coach is right. His floor general is trying to make harder plays than he needs to. But, he’s also right in saying Kentucky needs him on the floor.
After EJ Montgomery had the best game of his career in Lexington on Tuesday, freshman guard Johnny Juzang followed suit off the bench with a huge 13-point performance in Kentucky’s win over Tennessee.
Nobody’s really sure where in the world the version of EJ Montgomery came from on Tuesday night, but Big Blue Nation is pretty happy that he arrived on the scene.
He’s not quite the sharpshooter that Doron Lamb was during his two seasons according to the percentages, but as of late, Immanuel Quickley has been just as important to his team as the former national title game hero was to his.
There’s a reason for two-plus seasons, John Calipari has harped and harped about needing the best version of Nick Richards on the floor for his team. Saturday was the prime example of why Calipari was right, as Richards showed his growth not only as a player, but as a leader.
While the hype surrounds Ashton Hagans, Immanuel Quickley, Tyrese Maxey and even #JuniorNickRichards, freshman Keion Brooks Jr. is quietly finding his footing and a true role in the Kentucky rotation.
After making 12 of his game (and career)-high 16 shots for 25 points with nine rebounds this past weekend in a rout of Fairleigh Dickinson, the springboard into stardom was built for EJ Montgomery. Now, it’s about launching off that board.