National insider Jon Rothstein has a long history of correctly predicting the breakout stars of college basketball, specifically for the Kentucky Wildcats. Three years ago, he heard rumblings of Tyler Herro standing out in early practices. A year later, it was Immanuel Quickley. Last season? Isaiah Jackson.
Three predictions based on behind-the-scenes scoop, three hits.
In an appearance on Kentucky Sports Radio earlier this summer, Rothstein was asked to make his prediction for the upcoming season. With offseason workouts just starting to ramp up at the time, the national insider hadn’t gathered enough information to make a strong pick.