Quickies: Kevin Knox Decision Day Edition

Kevin Knox is expected to make his decision today. The Wildcat is a potential lottery pick after leading the Wildcats to an SEC Tournament title and a Sweet 16.

Knox was UK’s leading scorer last season. While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may have been Kentucky’s biggest producer, Knox was the team’s biggest star. Today we should find out if Knox will stay or go.

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