Kentucky’s final summer practice, viewed live by a lucky number of the Big Blue Nation courtesy of Mark Pope, may have raised more questions than answers. At least, one notable wonder came to mind as a result of footage (per Mario Maitland) that came out of the event: Who will start at power forward for the Wildcats?
When international stud Ousmane N’Diaye was brought in earlier this offseason, he seemed to slot in naturally at the position. But Justin McBride, the former four-star recruit and senior transfer out of James Madison, has since made a ton of behind the scenes noise for the Cats. The result is an emerging position battle that could set the ceiling for Coach Pope’s starting five.
It’s impossible to deny McBride’s jumper, which lends him a major point due to his ability to stretch the floor:…