Merely one week ago, very few people in the state of Kentucky had ever even heard the name Nolan Hickman.
Now, the 6-2 point guard finds himself under the bright spotlight of being Kentucky’s first commit in the class of 2021. The little familiarity of his game prompted scrambling over the past 48 hours among fans and even members of the media.
So far, the feedback appears to be overwhelmingly positive.
Could Kentucky have found somewhat of a diamond in the rough?
Kyle Tucker from The Athletic has provided some specific insight into Hickman’s fast and furious commitment.