Early on in the class 2017 recruiting cycle, it looked like Coach Cal was going all-in on point guard prospect Trae Young.
One of the best shooters in the class, Young appeared to really love Kentucky and was believed by many to be the Cats’ future point guard in the 2017-18 season. Then something changed.
Calipari began to received mixed signals from Young’s father, Ray. On top of that, there were rumors that other top recruits didn't want to play alongside Young. Being a shoot-first point guard, other elite high schoolers want to play with someone who will set the table for them, keep everyone fed and not play with a “me first” attitude.