Johnson, a proven three point shooter is a graduate transfer from Pittsburg who would be eligible to play right away. Other OffersĪlso, Guards Cam Johnson and Mark Smith have also been offered by Kentucky. The mass exodus doesn’t look as bad talent wise. Bamba is a player that has tremendous skills and could be a great asset to the length that Kentucky can put on the floor next season. Shaka Smart and John Calipari are battling it out for the talented big man. Others think Texas will be his destination. Prized recruit, Mohamed Bamba is still yet to decide on his college choice. His measurements and showcase of skills will keep NBA scouts interested and he will make his way into the first round which would be good enough to keep him away from school. Potential alone and the body many compare to Dwight Howard will not scare anyone away from selecting this young man. He is an athletic freak that once he gets in the keen eyes of NBA scouts, he will test his way up the draft boards.

It wouldn’t surprise anyone that Bam could stay in the draft. That leaves room for him to return to Kentucky and contribute to another NCAA Title run if he does not like what he hears from NBA teams. The Case For Bam and Bambaīam Adebayo announced that he will enter the NBA draft, but will not sign an agent. Fans just haven’t gotten the chance to see it yet. He was a five star prospect and a Mcdonald’s All-American. There is a bright spot in Sacha Killeya-Jones, who I believe will turn into a player Kentucky can count on in the future. But, in this situation, absolutely no one player other than Wenyen Gabriel brings any experience to the table. Coach Calipari is a proven genius when it comes to manipulating young players to come together as a team. If you couldn’t tell by taking a look at how the roster stands today, when you are bringing in more players than you currently have on your team, that may be a problem. The Roster as of Today The New Guys: Freshman With the top class making their way to Lexington in the summer, a great deal of talent will be departing from the program. The next slew of Wildcats are sought out to be the nation’s top recruiting class already. He is the poster child of the “one and done” phenomenon that Kentucky Basketball is known to flourish in. John Calipari has made his money recruiting the best players in the world. After the 2016-17 season, John Calipari is faced with a challenge that no one wants to deal with. G: 5-10: 150: Lewiston, Maine: Lewiston: Medical Biology (Pre-Physician Assistant) 5: Micah Glenn: Jr. North Middlesex Regional: Elementary Education: 1: Ben Howell: Jr.

The Kentucky Basketball program is no stranger to reloading the team with young talent each season. 2016-2017 Mens Basketball Roster Image Name Capt Cl Pos Ht Wt Hometown High School Major 0: Drew Patno: So. By Frank Spencer 5 years ago Follow Tweet

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