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Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 04-03-2017, 04:45 PM:

3. Kentucky Wildcats

Expected back: Wenyen Gabriel, Isaac Humphries

Definitely gone: Derek Willis, Dominique Hawkins

Decision time: Malik Monk, De’Aaron Fox, Isaiah Briscoe, Bam Adebayo

Why they’re here: Monk and Fox are predicted as lottery locks, so they’re almost certainly gone. Adebayo is expected to leave, too, though his return would be great for the Wildcats. As always, there is a massive influx of talent on the way — UK’s class is ranked No. 1 in the country, with five five-star guys in the group. Rinse, repeat.

While there’s reason to hope for Kentucky being a top-five team next season, it’s really hard to see them starting as such unless an unexpected return happens. The way this breakdown is worded, it seems Sporting News may think Isaiah Briscoe is coming back, in which case a No. 3 ranking is very appropriate.

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Posted by AshTuckyUKfan (Member # 3065) on 04-03-2017, 06:37 PM:

Briscoe might as well come back because he offers nothing to the NBA... a guard that cannot shoot will never have a future in the league