The best-case scenario has unfolded for John Calipari and the Kentucky basketball program when it comes to No. 1 overall prospect Shaedon Sharpe.
The five-star guard committed to Kentucky back in September and has been mulling an early enrollment, one that would land him in Lexington in January. Sharpe made that move official Tuesday, announcing that he would be enrolling early and redshirting before returning to Kentucky in 2022-23.
On the surface, it’s a win-win scenario for all parties involved. A superstar recruit gets on campus early to practice with the team, work with the strength and conditioning staff, build chemistry and get used to life as a college basketball player.