Regardless of what happens with Kentucky’s many stay/go decisions surrounding the likes of Oscar Tshiebwe, Antonio Reeves, and Chris Livingston, head coach John Calipari will head into the 2023-24 season with a talented group of top-ranked freshmen headlining his roster. During Calipari’s early years in Lexington, that was the situation that set the table for postseason success. The program has gotten away from that trend in recent years, but the upcoming season appears to be all about embracing the numerous five-star rookies.
But the youngest teams always need a veteran piece or two to calm the waves.