Bitterness from Shaedon Sharpe‘s voluntary court absence during his time at Kentucky still lingers in a good chunk of Big Blue Nation’s soul. The more stubborn amongst us may never get over Sharpe’s perceived use of the program as nothing more than a launching point of his professional career.
When Sharpe exited the Las Vegas Summer League after just five minutes and 33 seconds of action due to a labral tear, it almost felt serendipitous. While no one wishes injuries on anyone, a not-so-small contingent of Kentucky fans wasn’t exactly pouring out a beer in his honor, either.