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Kentucky Basketball: 3 realistic expectations for the 2017-2018 Season

By Frank Spencer

Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari talks with an official in the first half against the UCLA Bruins during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari talks with an official in the first half against the UCLA Bruins during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 29, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; McDonald’s High School All-American players Nicholas Richards (4) and Jarred Vanderbilt and Quade Green (0) and PJ Washington Jr. who will all be attending the University of Kentucky in the fall of 2017 pose for a group photo before the 40th Annual McDonald’s High School All-American Game at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; McDonald’s High School All-American players Nicholas Richards (4) and Jarred Vanderbilt and Quade Green (0) and PJ Washington Jr. who will all be attending the University of Kentucky in the fall of 2017 pose for a group photo before the 40th Annual McDonald’s High School All-American Game at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

2. A solid season with with at least 30 wins isn’t out of the question.

The 2017 recruiting class is loaded with scoring, paint presence and athleticism. Defensively, this version of the Kentucky Wildcats should be the best we’ve seen in years. If Kentucky can somehow reel in Mohamed Bamba, getting to the rim will be an issue for the opposition.

Nearly all legitimate scoring threats have departed from the Kentucky Basketball program. Those will be replaced by new faces. Look for at least four individuals to average in double figures as guarding one through five on the floor will be difficult.

In the SEC, this Kentucky team should win 95 percent of its contests. During the non-conference schedule, it may be more difficult with some tough matchups. Based off of the talent level and a much improved bench production, 30 wins should be easily attainable through the regular and post season.

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