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Andy Katz Ranks Ashton Hagans The Most Important Player In The SEC Next Season

As it stands right now, John Calipari’s squad looks like a Final Four threat. If they can add Kerry Blackshear, Jr., who is visiting Lexington on Tuesday, then they’re undoubtedly the favorite to win the 2019-20 national championship.

However, the Cats aren’t the only team in the SEC with high hopes for next season. The conference will have arguably the most talent it’s ever had, including the addition of Blackshear to one these schools.

With that in mind, NCAA.com’s Andy Katz ranked the five most important players in the SEC for next season. And coming in at No.