With the NCAA’s 5-in-5 rule now being adjusted to include seniors that graduated at the end of last season (pending an appeal from the NCAA, of course), this offseason has really only just begun for a lot of teams across multiple sports. As far as Kentucky Basketball goes, the BBN may be tempted to think this roster is already wrapped up. If that was you… you may want to get back on the horse.
On the first day since news of this change broke, two notable players have already been confirmed to have been contacted by Mark Pope and Kentucky. As the Cats work to fill their final roster spot, these two guys may end up being the biggest names to keep an eye on.
At least, they’re the only two that seem like serious candidates out of the gate, and if Pope made an effort this earlier, I’d say it’s safe to dub them at least relative priorities.
Jaxon Kohler
The first of the two, and probably a tad familiar, is Michigan State’s Jaxon Kohler. Jon Rothstein reported that Kohler, a 6-foot-9 forward with flexibility in the paint, is exploring a fifth year of college hoops, and that Kentucky, in addition to Kansas and BYU, have made immediate waves with him…