Freshman year of college marks the beginning of a tough period of transition for any 18-year-old. Moving out of your parents’ house and into a dorm across the state or even country is a daunting task for all college “rookies.” It’s exponentially more challenging when you add in the pomp and circumstance (not to mention responsibilities and expectations) that come along with playing basketball at the University of Kentucky.
Most of these players are used to being superstars in their high school and in their hometown. Don’t get me wrong: UK basketball players are still treated like superstars on UK’s campus and across the Bluegrass.