Tread Lightly with Kentucky
Kentucky had a powerful 2018-19 effort, putting with a 30-7 record en route to an Elite Eight berth before falling to Auburn in overtime. No doubt head coach John Calipari will possess the Wildcats playing at a high level, but he will need to enter the season with quite a different look. Four of Kentucky’s starting five are very likely to graduate or be drafted in the NBA since Reid Travis is an old and P.J. Washington, Keldon Johnson and Tyler Herro will probably be moving pro.
All is not lost, though, as the Wildcats have done a good job recruiting for the upcoming season, procuring two 2019 McDonald’s All-Americans, shooting guard Tyrese Maxey and little forward Khalil Whitney. I expect sophomores Immanuel Quickley and E.J. Montgomery to lead the charge and will work nicely with the incoming freshmen. With their brand new look, I’d be hesitant to lay a bet on this bar in +500 at this stage.
Kansas Could be Well-Balanced and Experienced
Kansas had a very interesting 2018-19, showing flashes of brilliance along with being rated in the top five at the AP poll for eight weeks, including 2 weeks in the top place. The Jayhawks ended with a 26-10 record, falling to Auburn. Kansas was a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde club when it arrived to house and away splits, going a perfect 16-0 at Allen Fieldhouse but just 3-8 in true road games — very confusing results.
The Jayhawks needed to battle through injuries, losing guard Lagerald Vick for the season. He’s a senior and won’t be back . Additionally, junior center Udoka Azubuike played with just nine games . However, Kansas, despite those holes in the frontcourt and backcourt had a Round of 32 look. The Jayhawks must be feisty this upcoming season as I don’t anticipate Azubuike to be drafted and Vick are their sole loss, so odds of +2000 provide decent price.
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