Andy Katz has revealed his preseason Power 36 rankings and Kentucky comes in at No. 3.
Michigan State is No. 1 and Kansas is No. 2.
Here is an excerpt:
1. Michigan State (1): The Spartans have more depth on the perimeter than any other title contender. Joshua Langford’s return is undervalued. He can ball.
2. Kansas (2): Kansas was picked to win the Big 12 and has one of the top power post players in a healthy Udoka Azubuike. The Jayhawks can make a strong statement by beating Duke on Nov. 5 in the Champions Classic.
3. Kentucky (3): The Wildcats were the pick to win the SEC. Ashton Hagans is ready to lead. The freshmen are already making waves and the veteran bigs are ready to make an impact. The showdown with Michigan State on Nov. 5 at the Champions Classic could be a title game preview.
