Adam Zagoria talked to Tai Wynyard’s mom and she has confirmed that her son is coming to Kentucky next week, but he could still redshirt.
Here is an excerpt:
Karmyn Wynyard, the player’s mother, told SNY.tv: “Tai is both excited and nervous about leaving next week. I guess he will decide what he wants to do regarding red-shirting once he gets there. We have talked about it, but ultimately it will be for Tai and his coaches to discuss and decide once he settles in.
“At 17 he is sure he is ready to step in and do whatever is asked of him, but we also realise settling in there will not only be a new team and coaches to adjust to with all their plays, etc. He will be living in a new home with a new extension of his family, finding his feet on campus in a new environment with a different culture. All this after travelling for more than 36 hours on three flights. He will probably take the first week to workout and settle into a routine before he decides. I’m sure he will take it all in his stride as that is just what he does.”
John Calipari said earlier this week that Wynyard will be in Kentucky on December 18 and that the current plan is for him to join the team immediately. Calipari also noted that if Wynyard isn’t ready to contribute, a redshirt is possible.
