Olivier Sarr’s immediate eligibility is a game-changer for the Kentucky basketball program, giving the Wildcats a veteran anchor in the frontcourt to match their star power on the perimeter with BJ Boston and Terrence Clarke.
And now, the preseason rankings are beginning to reflect that.
After originally coming in ranked anywhere from No. 12 (ESPN) to No. 24 (Stadium) prior to the Sarr news, Kentucky is now considered a consensus top-ten team in the preseason rankings.
While many major outlets are still drafting up their official updates, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports already moved the Wildcats up to No.