We don’t even know which Kentucky players are declaring for the NBA Draft, but that’s not stopping college basketball writers from getting a head start on next season. Over the weekend, ESPN’s Jeff Borzello released his “Way-Too-Early Top 25” for the 2020-21 campaign. Despite the uncertainty surrounding Kentucky’s roster, he has the Cats at No. 5.
5. Kentucky Wildcats
This might be the team with the most up in the air in terms of the NBA draft. As a projected lottery pick, Tyrese Maxey is likely to go pro. But Ashton Hagans, Nick Richards and Immanuel Quickley are all ranked in the Nos.