Kentucky Wildcats Basketball Notes plus morning headlines
By Paul Jordan
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
For a while, it seemed as if St. Johns was the leader for the top PG in the 2015 class, but it looks as if the tide has turned back in the favor of John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats.
The source was one who told me St. John's was in lead previously now says "Kentucky has taken over" for Isaiah Briscoe. #sjubb #bbn
— Zach Braziller (@NYPost_Brazille) November 1, 2014
Hearing all Kentucky at moment for Isaiah Briscoe. Source says John Calipari has been to house 3 times in last few weeks. #bbn #sjubb
— Zach Braziller (@NYPost_Brazille) November 1, 2014
Briscoe is expected to make his announcement within the next few weeks. H/T Ben Roberts
Much has been made about the freshmen on Kentucky’s roster, but Ben Roberts tells us that Kentucky will be facing some talented freshmen this year as well. Many of which John Calipari also recruited.
"Eight McDonald’s All-Americans from last season are sprinkled throughout UK’s non-conference schedule, and several other newcomers are expected to play pivotal roles for some of the Cats’ opponents. Nov. 18: Kansas Kelly Oubre was recruited by John Calipari before choosing the Jayhawks a few days before his planned visit to Big Blue Madness last year. He has an all-around game that should transfer well to the college level, and his size, skill and range will be tough for the Cats to defend against early in the season. Both ESPN and DraftExpress.com have Oubre as a top-five pick in next year’s NBA Draft. The Kansas roster also includes fellow freshmen Cliff Alexander (another likely lottery pick) and Ukrainian shooting guard Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, a late addition to Bill Self’s recruiting class."