Quickies: Roster Uncertainty Edition

As is the case every year for Kentucky in the John Calipari era, there’s a lot of roster turnover forthcoming. This year’s roster turnover still features uncertainty. While Kevin Knox, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Hamidou Diallo are out, there’s still the case of Wenyen Gabriel testing the waters and Quade Green possibly transferring.

There’s also the possibility of Kentucky having a massive haul of guards next year, depending on whether or not Ashton Hagans reclassifies, and whether or not Tyrese Maxey commits to Kentucky and reclassifies as well.

There might be more question marks this year than usual for Calipari.

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2018 NBA Draft: Kentucky's Wenyen Gabriel declares, not hiring agent - SEC Country
Kentucky sophomore Wenyen Gabriel joined a growing list of Wildcats to declare for the 2018 NBA Draft. But he didn't hire an agent, leaving the door open for his return. But will he be back?

Report: Quade Green could transfer back home to La Salle - Cats' Pause
The Quade Green transfer rumors have taken on a life of its own this offseason.

CatsIllustrated.com - Top 50 guard Morton talks about Calipari's recent interest
John Calipari is logging some serious miles traveling around the country, visiting top targets and evaluating the next batch of players that will be on his radar.

Louisville Wide Receiver, UK Target, Decommits from the Cards | Kentucky Sports Radio
A Louisville football commit decided to reopen his recruitment not long after receiving a Kentucky offer. Hmm.

68 Wildcats named to SEC Winter Sports Honor Roll | Kentucky Sports Radio
Men's basketball produced three of those.

Sydney McLaughlin on Latest Watch List for The Bowerman - University of Kentucky
Kentucky freshman Sydney McLaughlin is on the latest edition of The Bowerman Watch List, which tracks some of the top collegiate track and field athletes in the nation as the season progresses.

Gregg Popovich's wife Erin Popovich dies - Yahoo
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Tom Brady eyes revised Patriots deal before season - NFL.com
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Jose Bautista agrees to minor league deal with Atlanta Braves, will play 3B - ESPN
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The Vegas Golden Knights were given a pretty good hand in the expansion draft. They also received a lot of help from the other teams in the league.

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The Thunder's 'Big Three' shot a combined 19-for-58 for the game

2018 NBA playoffs -- Joel Embiid of Philadelphia 76ers doubtful for Game 3 against Miami Heat - ESPN
The Philadelphia 76ers listed All-Star center Joel Embiid as doubtful for Thursday's Game 3 of their playoff series against the Miami Heat.