Kentucky basketball has found the big man it desperately needs for next season.
...Or has it? The Wildcats landed Wake Forest transfer Olivier Sarr on Wednesday, scoring the clear top option left on the dwindling transfer market and ensuring they're adding a valuable piece to their frontcourt. But the big question now: when will he be eligible?
Sarr is expected to apply for a waiver to be immediately eligible for 2020–21, a ruling that could be pivotal to Kentucky's title chances for next season. Given the Wildcats' need in the frontcourt, it seems fair to presume John Calipari feels like Sarr has a good chance of being granted that waiver, especially in the wake of the Demon Deacons' recent coaching change.