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Kentucky Basketball: Building the perfect 2018 recruiting class

By Frank Spencer

Jan 16, 2017; Springfield , MA, USA; Sierra Canyon School Trailblazers player Marvin Bagley III (35) drives to the basket past La Lumiere School Lakers player Isaiah Coleman Lands (11) at Blake Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2017; Springfield , MA, USA; Sierra Canyon School Trailblazers player Marvin Bagley III (35) drives to the basket past La Lumiere School Lakers player Isaiah Coleman Lands (11) at Blake Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 17, 2015; Lexington, KY, USA; A general view of Rupp Arena during the game with the Sacramento Kings and the New Orleans Pelicans. Sacramento Kings defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 107-98. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

The Perfect Class

Some may look at this list and see that there is too much height. There aren’t enough guards. But, let me tell you this. Quade Green, Jemarl Baker, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will most likely return for their sophomore season’s. It’s unclear whether or not the NBA will be ready for the Kentucky front court.

PJ Washington, Jarred Vanderbilt and Nick Richards are great players who would have options at the next level concluding the season. The class of 2018 would need to be “Big” heavy and there are some very skilled bigs in this class. John Calipari looks focused on the front court with his offer list thus far. Not many guards have received an offer from Kentucky just yet. But, we will be on the lookout for any news on the recruiting front moving forward.

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