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The Stage is Set for James Wiseman

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I kinda hate when it seems like the stars are aligning for a big commitment. Hopes get high, and sometimes hearts get broken. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t analyze the puzzle before it’s assembled.

Tyrese Maxey’s decision to remain in the 2019 class is a positive for a couple of reasons. Next year’s backcourt was already oversaturated with quality guards, and Maxey’s services would’ve gone underappreciated. But guaranteeing Maxey’s presence on the 2019 roster also serves as yet another beacon for number one overall recruit James Wiseman.

Wiseman’s wish list of college teammates already includes two UK pledges:

Asked if there are any 2019 recruits he’d love to play with in college, prized big man James Wiseman did not hesitate: “I’d say Tyrese Maxey,” he said.