Preseason Magazines Rank UK Hoops in Top 15
Coming off a third straight Sweet 16 appearance, and fifth straight season of 25 or more wins, Matthew “Bruno” Mitchell has his UK Hoops team getting some preseason love from the experts. Kentucky, who returns seven key players from last season, added some size this offseason to compete with other talented SEC East foes, South Carolina and Tennessee. Athlon Sports ranks the Cats No. 11, Lindy’s Sports No. 12, and No. 15 by Sporting News. Athlon’s list sheds light on the tough schedule ahead of Kentucky, with 10 games against top-20 opponents.
Athlon’s
1. Connecticut
2. South Carolina
3. Texas A&M
4. Notre Dame
5. Michigan State
6. Stanford
7. Tennessee
8. Baylor
9. Texas
10. Iowa
11. Kentucky
12. Duke
16. Louisville
20. Georgia
Lindy’s Sports
1. Connecticut
2. South Carolina
3. Notre Dame
4. Stanford
5. Tennessee
6. North Carolina
7. Maryland
8. Baylor
9. Texas A&M
10. Louisville
11. Duke
12. Kentucky
Sporting News
1. Connecticut
2. Norte Dame
3. South Carolina
4. Stanford
5. UCLA
6. Baylor
7. Texas A&M
8. Tennessee
9. Louisville
10. Texas
11. Duke
15. Kentucky
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