Kentucky basketball will have a completely different look when the 2024-25 season begins. Coach Mark Pope had to rebuild the roster from scratch, and brought in numerous transfers to try and compete in his first season in Lexington. The new team is talented, but CBS doesn’t quite think they’re top 25 yet.
In a new article by analyst Gary Parrish, he lists his current top 25 teams, and the Wildcats aren’t on it. Seven other SEC teams are on the list, including the Arkansas Razorbacks.
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The Alabama Crimson Tide top the list of SEC squads at number two overall. The Auburn Tigers come in at number 10, followed by Texas A&M at 11th. John Calipari’s new team is 13th, and the Tennessee Volunteers are one spot behind them. The Florida Gators and Texas Longhorns round out the SEC teams at 21 and 22.
Kentucky is an unknown quantity headed into the season. They have a lot of experience, and definitely have talent. However, it’s difficult to predict how things will all come together. Fans would love to see the Wildcats get more respect nationally, but they know, the rankings at the end of the season matter more than the ones now.