Iowa sharpshooter CJ Fredrick is a Kentucky Wildcat, officially committing to the program after months of speculation that the former Covington Catholic standout was looking to play closer to home in 2021-22. The 6-foot-3 guard becomes the third player to transfer to Kentucky this offseason, joining West Virginia transfer Oscar Tshiebwe (signed in January) and Davidson transfer Kellan Grady (signed in March) to join the fold for the upcoming season.
But what does Fredrick’s commitment mean for the program, both immediately and in the long term? What kind of impact can he make for the Wildcats? Let’s jump right in.