Five Kentucky players are on ESPN’s list of the top newcomers in college basketball.
West Virginia transfer Oscar Tshiebwe is the high-ranked new Wildcat on the list at No. 8. TyTy Washington is just behind at No. 10.
Kellan Grady, Sahvir Wheeler and Daimion Collins are also on the list.
Here are some excerpts:
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8. Oscar Tshiebwe, Kentucky (transfer): “One of the best big men in the country as a freshman at West Virginia, Tshiebwe struggled through 10 games last season before entering the transfer portal. He’s generated positive buzz in the preseason.”
10. TyTy Washington, Kentucky (freshman): “Had one of the best senior seasons of anyone in high school basketball last season and is now penciled in to start immediately in the backcourt in Lexington. Competitive, good size and can make shots.”
18. Kellan Grady, Kentucky (transfer): “Grady should be a staple in Kentucky’s starting lineup this season. He’s one of the more accomplished players in college basketball, scoring more than 2,000 career points at Davidson. High-level scorer.”
34. Sahvir Wheeler, Kentucky (transfer): “It will be interesting to see how he and Washington coexist in the backcourt, but they don’t come much better than Wheeler at the point. He led the SEC and ranked fourth nationally in assists last season at Georgia.”
45. Daimion Collins, Kentucky (freshman): “I don’t know if Collins starts from day one in Lexington, but he might have more highlight-reel plays than anyone on the roster. He has a super-high ceiling and could be a one-and-done NBA draft prospect.”
