Keion Brooks. That’s the only returning player who saw rotational minutes for the Kentucky Wildcats last season. So despite a complete turnover as far as UK’s roster, Sports Illustrated is still tabbing the Wildcats as the “team to beat” in the SEC.
Six freshmen and three transfers will join Brooks in wearing the Kentucky uniform this season. With COVID-19 likely to limit the amount of interaction these new faces can have together, it’s a wonder how long it might take Kentucky to reach their peak.
As to Kentucky’s pieces specifically fitting together, Jeremy Woo had the following to say.